Lou Holtz Quote

While I was watching college football last weekend I heard the commentators talk about Lou Holtz. In fact, they had a whole Dr. Lou skit that they did. That being said, they gave a quote from Dr. Lou that was so true. The more I thought about it the more I realized how applicable it is to working with adolescents. I have had many parents tell me how wonderful reading the book What Every Middle School Teacher Should Know. To follow that up, parents (and teachers) take these words from Lou and think about them as well. "When people need love and understanding the most is when they deserve it the least." There are times that we, as adults, become frustrated with behavior or misunderstand the social pressures of being 12....so I encourage you to take these words and understand that even though we may get upset, it is the person with us who needs the love and understanding.