Over the weekend, i went back to the office and visited 2 families to settle a conflict between the children of these 2 families and also the police station. I was basically following my supervisor... Wah! Great stuff to learn as I observe her. Both interpersonal skills, and also proper procedure to manage a crisis.
Funny thing is we realised the 2 families were actually neigbors, and after visiting one family, we stood outside the house of the next and called him asking, "Is it convenient for us to visit you?... So we will see u in 10mins time." While all these time we were waiting outside the house and at his neighbours house. So we actully stood outside his place and chatted for awhile before we go in. Feel as if I am cheating my client.. oh well..
Anyway, after the home visit, some things didnt sit too well with me. Such as my supervisor's analysis of the cilent's son. What happened is this: He took a penknife and slash the other boy and we need to settle this on a management level. He has the history of bring weapon to the centre, and we took precaution by checking him everyday. That day I checked him, but he hid the penknife among the chairs and not in his pocket.
When the matter happened, I blamed myself for not knowing that he brough a penknife. I also felt betrayed because I had believed him.
I use to think that he was an innocent boy. Even after my sup's analysis of him as being a "deep" boy, I still cant bring myself to believe that he hurt others intentionally. Maybe even now, I still think that he could not control his anger and he hurt others out of self-protection.
But as I reflect on it, and some things that he said, I finally can acknowledge that he hurt others intentionally. Maybe what i could not still bring myself to accept it that a 11 yr old boy could do such a thing. Adults.. yes. Teens.. maybe. But children, I cant imagine. Maybe there is really such evil in the hearts of man..
Pls pray for me to have God's wisdom as I help this boy..
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