gorillas

what do you see when you look at this picture? yeah, me too. it’s funny the things that kids will draw, write, and say. after spending 7 hours a day with a gaggle of them, you become kind of immune to it. i’ve often said that i wish i had another adult in the room so that I could laugh WITH someone about these things. usually, I end up telling stories to coworkers at lunch or laughing with friends on the way home from work. (now I get to share with you! spendid.) on this particular day (yesterday), i had a staff meeting  and the principal stated to the staff, “be careful what you say to the children, because they will believe you. they may not always believe what their parents tell them, but they will always believe, internalize and repeat what you tell them. do not underestimate your power as a teacher.” 

can you imagine if this particular child brought her picture up to me at my desk and i chuckled? then she said, “what are you laughing about?” and i was completely honest and said…”well, dear, your picture happens to include several drawings of large black penises!” um, i don’t think this would go over too well. moreover, if children actually believe and repeat everything we say as teachers, she might go home and point out the penis pictures to her mom or dad. (see? my teacher said I drew penises!) not sure that would go over too well either.

oh, and if you are wondering what those drawings are actually of…they are gorillas. i asked the child what animals she drew...she stated "3 gorillas, an alligator, a lion, and a zebra...why? what did you think they were?" just you never mind child. 

i know you’ve been trying to figure out what they were since your first glance...perverts.