Better to Laugh

Part 1

Students have all kinds of expressions they use to describe things in their world.  Boys can make up with some pretty raunchy ones, like “bean dipping.”  We met with the high school students today to clarify some behavior and corresponding rules.  The adult in charge of the meeting asked the students to give examples of what they would consider horseplay.  

One student said, “Like when someone grabs for your honey bun and someone gets hit in the face.” 

The leader said, “Help me out with that.  What does that mean?”  They seemed confused, and she said, “What is a honey bun?” 

“Uh, they’re those buns that you eat at breakfast…”

“Oh,” she responds.  “I thought it was one of those made up expressions you all have.”

Part 2

The middle school students were practicing tennis on the courts today.  On the courts next to us, a couple in their 70s were playing.  The couple actually had some skills.  As we were leaving, one of the students called out, “You guys are beasts!”  They didn’t respond.  I softly said to him, “I am not sure they understand what that means.  Tell them they are good.”  He yelled out to them that they were good, and the gentleman responded with a smile, “We get a good shot now and then.”