Dear Parents,

I would like to inform you that your daughter, Marcelli D’Andrea, is insisting on disobeying the school’s norms and rules. Even her classmates disagree with her rebellious behaviour, indiscipline, loudness, and lack of respect towards teachers, which prevents them from giving good classes.

Today, she didn’t attend two classes and ran away to the school’s backyard. I’ve tried to talk to and advise her many times, but I’m playing a fool. To remind you, her notebook used to have pages with quotes about school and family, but she threw it away.

Due to the circumstances, she should stay at home tomorrow, April 23, 1999, to reflect on her life project.

Please, do something about it.

Best regards,
M.R.
Pedagogical Coordinator

Come on!

Rereading the note, I was amused by how personality defines our attitudes. Since I was a kid, I have had no patience to sit for hours and hours listening to someone. Today, this behaviour is often referred to as ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder), but since I was never diagnosed, I don’t want to make any assumptions.

What I know is that I need action and interaction. I need breaks, and I need to move. I didn’t disrespect the teachers; I lost interest after so many hours.

To say that “Even her classmates don’t agree with her rebellious attitude” makes me laugh because this still happens. Usually, when I say what I think, people remain silent, pretending that nothing is happening.

What can I do? I’m not afraid to speak up. Complaining without taking action doesn’t work.

So tell me, would you like to run away to the backyard with me? 🙂