The Most Important Thing....

The most important thing that I have learned about my students this semester is that they are just kids! Sometimes I think I forget that. I am only 6-7 years older than most of them and sometimes that is difficult for me to grasp. I give them way too much freedom and expect too much from them at times. I am used to working in a salon where everyone pushes through and gets the job done even if they are having a bad day. I have realized with my students if they are having a bad day, they dont care what needs to get done, they will cater to themselves above anyone else. They are not receiving a paycheck so it doesn't matter if everyting gets taken care of! I am not used to having to repeat myself 75 times either. I forget they have not been through beauty school and have not passed state board and that it may take them a couple of times to understand the technique. I must say I have gotten a lot more patient with them and vice versa. Halfway through the semester I can look back and honestly say... We have come a long way!