The fear of responsibility

Well on Friday both children came home with invitations to try out to become School Councillors, not sure what you call them elsewhere but in other words student leaders.  By Sunday the thrill has worn off and the fear of responsibility has set in.

The doubt of not knowing what is expected, how much time will be spent out of class, having to speak at assembly in front of their peers. Do they in fact even want this honor.  As a parent of course I am thrilled and yes of course they should be councillors, how good is that for the future.  I often say be a leader not a follower, but I have to also admire the foresight of not wanting to spend time away from learning in the class.  Both want to earn places in the advanced classes at College which means a head down bumb up year this year.  They also don't want to let the Principal down by saying no.

 I am so very proud of the grown up way they are approaching this dilemma, how they are reflecting on the situation and trying to come up with a solution. Today being Monday they are going to talk to their teacher and ask him just how much time they will spend out of class and what the expectations will be.  Researching to make an informed decision.

This is such a great test for their young minds and a sign of their character. It will be interesting to see how it all pans out, but either way lessons are being learnt and I am very proud.