Recently, a child was brought in by the manager of the centre as starting in the Toddler room. Reasonably nice child. Slightly big for her age, but sweet enough.
On her second orientation, Maryam asked her mother all the standard questions. And when it came out how old she was - she wasn't big for her age. She was old for the room. So Maryam went to check whether or not she was supposed to be in our room or in the next room. It was the next room. And the manager was cross that we hadn't picked it up earlier.
Well, as you could imagine, I was not happy. She HAD BROUGHT THE KID IN. It wasn't as though we were the only ones who hadn't noticed. And we HAD noticed, and brought it to her attention.
About 5 minutes later, when we're all complaining, my conscience was at work. Yes, it really wasn't our fault. But my first response was that it wasn't my fault. I was more concerned with being right than in fixing the problem.
Criticism, whether fair or not, helps us to improve. But only if we search our hearts and want to improve.
Do not rebuke a mocker or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man and he will love you. (Proverbs 9:8)
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid. (Proverbs 12:1)
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