New School - New Tune
Mood:  incredulous
I've been at Kobu Jr. Hi. (chugakko) for a month. I just can't believe that I haven't seen one boy punched violently in the stomach, not one kid swearing at a teacher. I haven't lost my voice yelling over the din in the classrooms. Kids stand at attention here, bow, sit down, and are silent mostly. THEY ALL SIT AND LISTEN AND ANSWER POLITELY. Maybe the last two schools were just a bad dream. I loved my first two schools but there was bullying and a roughness that is not at this school. This is more what I think the stereotypical Japanese school looks like. I am very relieved to know that it still exists. I am so sad that students at the other two schools have to live with bullies and constant disruptions in the classrooms. I am so very sad also for the hard working teachers who deserve to have a classroom environment that is respectful and positive. I am so glad that I get to experience the full spectrum here in Japan.