Originally Posted by Swampboy:
One year, I attended orientation night for new parents at a small private school run by the epitome of the classic "school marm," a no-nonsense lady who could stare down a charging rhino.
One of the parents asked how the school promoted self esteem.
Miz Jackson peered over her glasses and replied, "Well, here's what we do about self esteem here. We tell the kids to keep their noses in their books. And if they ever do something worth being proud of, we'll let them know."
Nobody had any more questions.
She wasn't related Sister Maria Daniels by any chance? Toughest bird in the roost! When she wanted an opinion from you - she'd tell you what it was.