In the beginning . . .

Assuming everyone starts out equal . . .

Except that never happens.

Equal is one of those impossible things.

Born into poverty or divine riches doesn't begin to explain who a person is.

He may be rich with a vicious nanny, or poor with a doting grandma.  She may be fed organic vegetables, or literally "spoiled" by too many sweets and poor choices.

Grandpa may be a conscientious Yoda, or an equally conscientious Beelzebub. 

Equality shifts in every moment and so does a good teacher's response.  It is a fine line to look past beautiful dresses and holey socks to a naturally bright, or eternally hungry child.

As school gears up for another year my wish is that all children find a teacher who can relate to them on the level they need in order to thrive, because it makes a difference.

There are consequences for anything and everything, but all children deserve a chance to become socialized, thinkers and doers.