But I Don't Wanna Behave!

I got some bad news today.

Today I learned that how I behave could affect how others also behave. Not good. The reason this is bad news is because if I, on my quest for World Domination, am to be the kind and lovable one who will rule this planet, that means I'm going to be a role model. People are going to want to be like me! if they really put that desire into effect, that means there will be millions of others who also want to take over the world. I can't deal with that kind of competition, at least not until I've obtained my standard nuclear warheads.

I'll worry about the plan alterations later; you readers just play along until I pass on my orders to you.

Meanwhile, back in "reality" this new role model thing has me worried. I mean, who are the role models of today? Don't you dare say celebrities or politicians, because they don't have a clue about reality. Want proof? Ok, you asked for it.

Let's take President-Elect Barack Obama, perhaps the hottest thing in the political arena by far (actually, I found Governor Palin much more attractive, but that's a different post altogether). The newly appointed leader of the USA is, he admitted, a smoker. Wait, a smoker? As in sucks on a piece of paper filled with nasty addictive stuff? Yes, he is. The next leader of the free nation is currently addicted to something proven deadly. . . in other words, he's killing himself. While we all hope he can "change" that habit, I think it's safe to say he's not the best role model right now.

I think the Secret Service are tracking me right now, so I'll have to finish this up quickly. People of all ages are impressionable. What they are doing is caused by several factors, such as peers, media, and different cultures. In the modern classroom, there are several outside influences we need to be mindful of. Think back to your schooling days. Do you remember that one kid who was popular, good looking, did well at everything from sports to good grades? Didn't you just hate that person? Me too. Oh, and if you are that person, your number is up buddy.

Bottom line, we're being watched at the same time as we are watching others. What we do affects what others may do, and what we see may affect what we do. (I'm currently flapping my arms like a chicken in hopes of starting a new fad). As a teacher, or a role model if you will (gasp) my job description apparently involves good behavior (at least while I'm being watched). What I'm planning on doing is talking the talk and walking the walk (yes cliche, but it works). This isn't just limited to my field of study, but to who I am as a person. The students can like me all the want. I just have to be willing to pay the price of being scholastically, at least until the new world domination plan is ready.