25. Open House

My wife went to the open house at our
daughter's new middle school,
a school that she - so far - absolutely loves.

One of the teachers told the parents a story about how she
had the students come up with the classroom rules this year.
Our daughter's contribution was,

"Be excellent to each other".

The town where this school is located is
currently embroiled in national controversy
over a case of school bullying that
resulted in the suicide
of a 15 year old girl
last year.

I couldn't help but wonder
who made up the rules in
her classroom.