Sure, you’re going to fail along the way, and it’s going to hurt like a bitch, but what doesn’t kill us makes us stronger...Or, it at least teaches us a good lesson we’ll never forget.
#unsolicitedadvice#amwriting
It’s easy to State your opinion but a recent conversation proved to me the importance of being able to stand behind it when somebody starts asking you hard questions. It’s also easy to complain, but more productive to have solutions. #WednesdayWisdom
@isbelalice@AmyLStockwell Part of being an advocate is learning from point of views that are new to me, and also presenting my own so that a conversation can unfold.
@isbelalice@AmyLStockwell Nothing that I’m saying is meant to be taken offensively. I’m just trying to keep the conversation going and address solutions. Playing devil’s advocate. I agree that school can/does have an impact on mental wellness.
@AmyLStockwell I’m really not dismissing your statement. I empathize with what you’re saying, and am trying to find out more on your stance. Like, what solutions do you have in mind?
@AmyLStockwell Schools are absolutely not equipped to deal with the needs of each individual student, but that’s where parents are supposed to step in.
@AmyLStockwell I’m only saying that it’s too easy to just say that schools are to blame. You’re supposed to feel pressure and work at school. It can actually be a positive thing, depending on the home life of the student.
@AmyLStockwell I agree that school can be a huge factor in mental illness, but that’s the tip of the iceberg. Most schools work hard to ensure a safe environment for students. The rest of the work is on communication with parents and guardians.
@AmyLStockwell Which pressures, specifically? I remember a lot of pressure from high school and now have a lot in college. I am all for the mental health of young adults, but schools have options to aid those who feel they’re collapsing.
@AmyLStockwell Schools are not the only responsible party, though. It is up to the individual as well as those close to them to work to identify and tackle the problem. It’s too easy to just blame the education system.