Hell in the First Grade
My first grade of school.35 total reviews
Comment from Jacob1395
That must've been really tough for you to go through at school, I suffered from bullying a little bit myself so I know how tough it can be. I can't imagine what it must've been like for you when your mother didn't want to tell you about the operation. A well written, engaging piece.
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2024
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That must've been really tough for you to go through at school, I suffered from bullying a little bit myself so I know how tough it can be. I can't imagine what it must've been like for you when your mother didn't want to tell you about the operation. A well written, engaging piece.
Comment Written 04-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2024
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Thank you Jacob for your review. I really appreciate that!
Comment from Kahlani
This story touched me. As a teacher, I'm about building children's confidence, not putting them down. The story ends with a message that everyone should listen to. Well done.
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2024
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This story touched me. As a teacher, I'm about building children's confidence, not putting them down. The story ends with a message that everyone should listen to. Well done.
Comment Written 03-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2024
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Thank you so much! I Really appreciate that!
Comment from Sallyo
That does not sound like fun! I wouldn't have had the courage to do what your dad did. I'm a mild-mannered person but I screamed at a boy who was bullying my daughter. He never did it again. Obviously, it would have been better if she could have handled it herself... Well told!
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2024
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That does not sound like fun! I wouldn't have had the courage to do what your dad did. I'm a mild-mannered person but I screamed at a boy who was bullying my daughter. He never did it again. Obviously, it would have been better if she could have handled it herself... Well told!
Comment Written 03-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2024
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Thank you so much Sallyo for your review!
Comment from gansach
I agree with you about bullying in the 50s/60s. It was a daily thing~there were certain kids you knew were bullies and troublemakers and you kept clear of them, tried not to attract their attention, and hoped never to be on their bad side. In my school there was a tough older boy who rode his bike on the playground after school. If you crossed it with the crowd, you were usually safe, but if you had to stay later and had to walk across alone, he'd steer right for you and veer at the last second. I was always afraid he was going to run over me. But no one ever did anything about him or any of the other bullies. You just lived with it. I'm sorry you had such a bad start to your school life~a horrible teacher and the bullying. I hope your teachers improved as the school years went on. I enjoyed your story very much.
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2024
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I agree with you about bullying in the 50s/60s. It was a daily thing~there were certain kids you knew were bullies and troublemakers and you kept clear of them, tried not to attract their attention, and hoped never to be on their bad side. In my school there was a tough older boy who rode his bike on the playground after school. If you crossed it with the crowd, you were usually safe, but if you had to stay later and had to walk across alone, he'd steer right for you and veer at the last second. I was always afraid he was going to run over me. But no one ever did anything about him or any of the other bullies. You just lived with it. I'm sorry you had such a bad start to your school life~a horrible teacher and the bullying. I hope your teachers improved as the school years went on. I enjoyed your story very much.
Comment Written 03-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2024
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Thank you so much ganasch for your great review. I really appreciate that! And yes, school did get much better because I got much bigger lol!
Comment from DonandVicki
I enjoyed your story and can relate to the terrors that the first day of first grade can bring. My teacher LU LU Rosenbach was a refugee from the holocaust. However she was kind and a dedicated teacher. Well crafted story.
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2024
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I enjoyed your story and can relate to the terrors that the first day of first grade can bring. My teacher LU LU Rosenbach was a refugee from the holocaust. However she was kind and a dedicated teacher. Well crafted story.
Comment Written 02-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2024
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Thank you so much for your great review! I really appreciate that!
Comment from Spitfire
This story held my interest from beginning to end. Your fear of both the teacher and the three boys comes across.
Your dad was smart with his one at a time advice. Seems you should take up training as a boxer!
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2024
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This story held my interest from beginning to end. Your fear of both the teacher and the three boys comes across.
Your dad was smart with his one at a time advice. Seems you should take up training as a boxer!
Comment Written 02-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2024
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Lol! Well, as it turned out. I was always pretty good with my hands and my grandfather was a Welterweight boxer in the Army 10-1. So he taught me a few things as well. Thank you so much for your great review. I really appreciate that!
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I wondered if you had career plans as a boxer after reading that!
Comment from Esther Brown
I could feel your pain and the fear you felt. Your father was a wise man. Bullying is so different for little boys but girls bully each other in a different way. Sneakier. this is a universal theme I think and inspires others to write. Thanks. Esther
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2024
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I could feel your pain and the fear you felt. Your father was a wise man. Bullying is so different for little boys but girls bully each other in a different way. Sneakier. this is a universal theme I think and inspires others to write. Thanks. Esther
Comment Written 02-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2024
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Thank you so much Esther for your review. I really appreciate that!
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Comment from nomi338
This is a very interesting story. My mom who was small in stature was a fighter from day one, or so I am told. I must have inherited her fighting spirit because I never ran from a fight. I never started one, but I sure as heck never ran or retreated from one either. I was never a big guy, but I was tough and kind of enjoyed fighting. Funny thing, through out my life, I was always befriended by guys bigger than me.
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2024
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This is a very interesting story. My mom who was small in stature was a fighter from day one, or so I am told. I must have inherited her fighting spirit because I never ran from a fight. I never started one, but I sure as heck never ran or retreated from one either. I was never a big guy, but I was tough and kind of enjoyed fighting. Funny thing, through out my life, I was always befriended by guys bigger than me.
Comment Written 01-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2024
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Well, thank you Nomi338. I really appreciate your review!
Comment from evilynne
Ah, the trials and tribulations of being a kid being bullies. I not so sure I agree with dad's approach. but those bullies certainly had it coming. Your tale of woe is well written, but I would check out the use of the number of "ands" and maybe the punctuation.
Evi
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2024
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Ah, the trials and tribulations of being a kid being bullies. I not so sure I agree with dad's approach. but those bullies certainly had it coming. Your tale of woe is well written, but I would check out the use of the number of "ands" and maybe the punctuation.
Evi
Comment Written 01-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2024
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Well, thank you Evi for your review and for catching my oops! I try. I appreciate your review.
Comment from Sandollar
I loved this story. It was a real coming-of-age story. I see you had the same type of father as I did. I was 5'10 in junior high. I never fought, but I got picked on- a lot. My cousins were not as understanding as your dad. I felt he handled the situation correctly. Your writing and your creative voice made the story read well. I loved the way the story ended. They got what they deserved. There were no errors.
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2024
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I loved this story. It was a real coming-of-age story. I see you had the same type of father as I did. I was 5'10 in junior high. I never fought, but I got picked on- a lot. My cousins were not as understanding as your dad. I felt he handled the situation correctly. Your writing and your creative voice made the story read well. I loved the way the story ended. They got what they deserved. There were no errors.
Comment Written 23-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2024
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Well, thank you so much Sandollar for your great review. I really appreciate it!