I am blogging on judging because I feel that there is a lot of judging going on these days in our classrooms, our homes, out on the streets, and in our families. Families are judging their children or other family members because of the color of the children, another family member’s boy/girlfriend’s skin color, or how a family member dresses.
There is just too much judging these days. Many times, judging turns into fighting because people hear about another person judging them, and they get mad. It just starts a big war. We don’t need any more of that in this world we live in. There is enough violence and other stuff that’s going on in this world. There are shootings, and it seems that everyone is killing everyone over little things. If we don’t stop, our world is going to come to an end. That’s not what we want is it? That sure is not what I want. It’s your choice and decision on what you want to do. But I know that in order for us to really have “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” we need to all help to stop all the judging.
Summer,
ReplyDeleteYou continue to amaze me with your rich blogs. Thank you for reminding me about how I can be a more productive person. Based on what you have written, how can we make our classroom a more positive place? How can we be less judgmental?
Thanks again, Summer! You Rock!!!
Ms. Dionne :)
Hi Summer,I am a Globaloria teacher commenting to your interesting Blog. Reading your blog brings up memories I can relate too, my father had alcohol issues, that I have learned from. Your blog also reminded me of one of the valuable sayings he would always repeat " judge lest you be judged yourself" so I guess there is always positives that can be learned from people, and be made part of us.
ReplyDeleteHey Summer. This is a really thought-provoking blog. I agree with you that it's not good for people to be so judgemental, especially when someone has never walked in another person's shoes. I remember as a child that my elders taught me not to focus on the shortcomings of others but instead to concentrate on addressing my own faults and striving for perfection myself instead of calling out others for their imperfections.
ReplyDeleteAt the same time, my elders taught me that wisdom is more precious than silver and gold. The wisdom to "discern," to judge right from wrong, is a valuable ability. As a society, we respect and honor judges and supreme court justices who are good at weighing the facts and discerning, or judging, what is right and what is wrong.
I think there is nothing wrong with judging - i think it's all in how we do it and how we convey it to others. If we do it with humility and are humble and don't try to come across as "holier than thou," I think it's ok. After all, we're all out here trying to create a better tomorrow and make the world a better place than it was when we got here. Sometimes we have to keep it real and truthful and let people know that we don't think it's right when they fight/kill each other / sell drugs / disrespect each other.
As you can see, you really made me think about this topic. Thanks!! : )