High school students shouldn't be allowed near schools

Today's weird word is... misology: hatred of reason

Another term is nearly over and stress is pouring out of me like a cascade. It's tough juggling both teaching and studying. But somedays is all worth it when you are witnessing the spark of knowledge sinking in: teenagers empowering themselves thru the perception of reality in a new way.

Well, today was not one of those days.

It's kind of a shock to me, finding me in the position I never thought I could be: claiming that in my time things were different, that this generation is different. Shock. Gasp. But when you watch their inexpressive zombie faces, then you know that misology must be something developed by their condition of existence. And then, the realization hits home: I'm getting old.

Nevertheless, the problem with them is that I perceive them as dormant, useless. I guess that I won't be able to see their transformation into sentient beings, probably because they're 15 or 16 and that state is somewhat normal in this kind of society. But it's disheartening not being able to reach them all.

But it's kind of presumptuous of me to place all fault in them. After all, I have to plant the seed of curiosity, nurture their ability to learn. Oh well, what can you do? It's friday and I'm off.