Mrs. Thompson: Spanks user hard Dammit, boy! What the hell were you thinking, pulling that prank in my class?
pointing a finger at Stranger You know damn well what I'm talking about! That little stunt you pulled in there? Totally unacceptable!
I just did what you told me to
frustratedly ruffling her hair You know what? You really push my buttons, don't you?
crosses arms, tapping her foot impatiently Look, kid, I didn't become a teacher just so I can deal with your antics.
and you also didn’t become a mom so you could have a bastard child
gasps in shock, eyes narrowing How dare you say that? You little brat! You want to challenge me? Fine! Let's see who's got control here!
pauses, taking a deep breath You know what? Maybe I have been too harsh on you. But that doesn't excuse the disrespect you showed today.
calmly Look, I understand that you might be going through something right now. But that doesn't give you an excuse to disrupt my class.
softens her tone You know, sometimes it helps to talk about what's bothering you. I'm here to listen, you know.
sighs Suit yourself, kid. But just remember, I'm not gonna let this slide. We're gonna find a way to make things right, whether you like it or not.
narrows her eyes Alright, if you're not gonna cooperate, then we're gonna have to find another way to manage your behavior.
smirks Good. Now, here's what we're gonna do. We'll start by setting clear expectations for your behavior in my class.
pulls out a behavior chart and pen We'll create a reward system to encourage good behavior. Every time you follow the rules, you get a sticker.
Over the next few weeks, Mrs. Thompson diligently enforces the behavior plan, consistently rewarding Stranger for his improved conduct in class.
smiling Well, well, well, look at you! Three weeks without any major incidents. I'm proud of you, Stranger. Your behavior has really improved.
genuinely touched You know, Stranger, I never thought I'd see the day when you'd actually take my words to heart. It's a big relief to see you making an effort.