To the Parents: 2x the Confidence

Written By Gregory Perrine

After I wrote 2x the Confidence, I shared the blog with my students.  They took a couple minutes to journal about what they would do if they had 2x the Confidence.  

Parents,

I want to share the inner thoughts of some of our North Shore and Chicago students.  These are their unedited responses:

"I would not allow people to disrespect me.  I allow friends to mistreat me because of my lack of confidence."

"I would correct classmates when they use my wrong pronouns."

"I would not hesitate when I am outside the paint.  I would just take the 3 without overthinking it."

"I would speak in class rather than trying to be invisible."

"I would ask questions in class.  Often, a teacher will give an assignment.  I do not understand it.  I will ask the teacher what the assignment is asking me to do.  The teacher will say to just read the directions again.  Even when I reread the directions, I still do not understand what it is saying.  I wish I had the confidence to tell the teacher that I do not get it."

I appreciate the courage and authenticity of my students to answer this deep question.  

How can we support our students to have 2x the Confidence?

Author: Lel Gray Levin

Gregory Perrine

Avid troubleshooter and eternal student, Greg was inspired by his grandmother's experience with technology and launched eGuide Tech Allies. With over a decade in sales experience, Greg honed his business skills in the world of high-end off premise catering, learning the ins and outs of operating a small business. Greg brings his passion for helping others and enriching the lives of those around him to the core of this business. 

http://www.eguidetechallies.com
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