Assessment Journal #6

(TS) In my latest trip to the Boys and Girls Club, sadly, I learned I have to pick which kids are trustworthy and which kids are not. (SD) When I walked in I did what I usually do; I walked, played basketball for a little, and sat down. (CM) However, this visit after I sat down, a kid named Lyrics came over to talk to me and noticed I had gum in my mouth which counselors can chew but kids can not. (CM) He asked me for some gum, and I respected the rules and replied no, but he was persistent and told me he wouldn’t chew it but would save it for after. (SD) This seemed reasonable enough, so I gave him the gum unprepared to be lied to. (CM) less than half a minute later, I see him open the packet and stick the gum in his mouth inconsiderate to the fact I might feel betrayed. (CM) I walked over and reminded him of the promise he made and he simply told me he forgot. (SD) I was angry because it was more than obviously a lie, so I made him spit the gum out, and I sat down at the table next to Carmen, a kid who I befriended during my previous visit. (CM) He noticed earlier I had given gum to Lyrics so he asked me for some gum to hold on to for later. (CM) Even though I had just been lied to, I decided to give him a chance, and I was not let down this time because for the remainder of my visit, I did not see him put the gum in his mouth. (CS) I hope I don’t I have to distrust certain kids and I hope I am not lied to again, but I will give them second chances because Carmen showed me that kids can be trustworthy.