What happens to troublemakers when they grow up?

I love your post! I was never a trouble maker, but became an elementary school teacher and taught first grade. After being a stay at home mom, I returned to teaching as a special ed teacher. My parenting skills helped tremendously. I was nominated as Teacher of the Year several times, but turned it down. I didn't need the recognition or all the paperwork and time away from my students and family to go through with it.

Nope, I never was. Lol

What a great teacher to give you such good encouragement. And, it was good advice. I wasn't a trouble maker so to speak. I was an honor roll student and in our small private school, had certain privileges. I do admit that those privileges were taken advantage of sometimes, but I (we) were never caught or called out on them.

That was quite a compliment, wasn't it? haha I was never a trouble-maker. I was lucky enough to be able to handle the lessons unlike some who were very frustrated with the whole system.

i think once a troublemaker, always a trouble maker

Not intentionally. I had a difficult time maintaining focus on what the teachers were saying. There was tons of problems at home as my parents fought about divorcing and staying together, separating and going back together. I would find my mind wandering instead of listening to the instructor. In a science class the water on the lab table leaked and I would begin drawing pictures with the water. Invariably the teacher would send me into the all for being disruptive. I was not making a sound but that didn't make her any difference. My senior year I found one of those teachers who actually cared about the students. She woke something inside me. I was inspired by her to continue my education after my military service. I obtained my BA and I"ve had post graduate studies as well, but no further degrees. I will forever be thankful to her. Just wanted to add, I wish I had a way to reach out to her now to tell her how much I appreciated her approach to teaching.

i really wasn't.but i'd fight if i had to. we had a lot of unchecked bullies back then..schools didn't care in the 70's and 80's.

Some troublemakers become even worse troublemakers and some realize the errors of they ways and make changes. I straightened out and I'm glad I did!

Yes I was. It was boring to me,except Math and Science. The assistant principal told me once " I know what you will be soon, barefoot and pregnant, you will be nothing but a baby maker." That really pissed me off, for one I was 14 and a virgin. I wonder if he is still alive, I would love to spit in his face. He was another reason I hated school.

No way. I was way too afraid of my parents to be a troublemaker in school or anywhere else.

Never i trouble. I was always the quiet kid in the background. Teachers can make such a huge impact on our lives for years to come.