Graduation.
Jun graduated from elementary school today. This year’s graduation was well organized with photo ops and a “I have a dream” segment. Nothing like the funeral processions of graduations past.
Dreams.
Dreams basically came in the following flavors:
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Sports Star: “I’m gonna be a baseball player. I am going to be the best baseball player in Japan.” And, “I am going to be a (Insert olympic sport here) and win a gold medal for Japan.”
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Educator: “I want to educate those less fortunate than myself.”
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Medicine: “I want to help animals/people feel better and lead happy lives.”
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Student: “I am going to put everything I have into studying.”
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Survivor: “I want to make it through Jr. High and make new friends.” And, “I want to make it through Jr. High without getting in trouble.”
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Misc: “I am going to be a writer.” “I am going to be a cook.” “I am going to be a politician”
Only one girl stood up and said, “I don’t really have a dream, but I will always do my best.” There was one young man I feel will realize his dream. He was overweight, goofy, and wore big glasses. (Think Toby Radloff: “Genuine Nerd!” from American Splendor (2003).) His dream? “I am going to make computer games for people to play.” He then walked away from the mic and smacked his head with his palm.”
The Evil?
I put you through the above, so I could point out one thing. Kid’s today lack a total sense of evil. Not one single child stood up and said, “I’M GOING TO RULE THE WORLD! YOU WILL BOW DOWN BEFORE ME AND KISS THE FUNGUS ON MY FEET! I WILL USE YOU AS FOOTSTOOLS! BWUAHAHAHAHAHAHA” Not a single one. As much evil grooming as we have done with Jun, not a single sign of evil. She is in the Student category of dreams.
We have failed as parents.
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