On page 174, Isaiah is talking to Benson during a paintball game and says:
“Everyone is angry when they first get here, “ Isaiah said, raising his hand so the medic could see him. “Don’t do something you’d regret.”
Make a connection to this incident. When have you felt like Benson? When have you been angry and either did something you later regretted or decided to not do something because you thought you might regret it? Did someone give you advice that you followed?
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ReplyDeleteI fixed my name sorry I forgot my full name Autumn Sponsler
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ReplyDeleteForgot to add my name at the top sorry!- Lynn Robison
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ReplyDeleteI think that at one point in time almost everyone has felt like Benson. For me I have done something that I regretted when I would get angry at my little brother for annoying me. Even though my brother was annoying me, it still didn’t give me a reason to snap at my brother. It is easy for someone to do something that they’ll regret when it's in the heat of the moment. My mom has always told me when my brother annoy’s me he’s usually trying to instigate something and to just ignore him. I found that when I listened to my mom’s advice, she was right. He didn’t bother me as much as he use to. Sure we will have fights every once in awhile but usually I don’t say things that I regret.
ReplyDeleteI think that at one point in time almost everyone has felt like Benson. For me I have done something that I regretted when I would get angry at my little brother for annoying me. Even though my brother was annoying me, it still didn’t give me a reason to snap at my brother. It is easy for someone to do something that they’ll regret when it's in the heat of the moment. My mom has always told me when my brother annoy’s me he’s usually trying to instigate something and to just ignore him. I found that when I listened to my mom’s advice, she was right. He didn’t bother me as much as he use to. Sure we will have fights every once in awhile but usually I don’t say things that I regret.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion I think that not matter how optimistic you are, you're bound to get mad at someone in life even if it's just for a second. I can't just pick one moment, but I have been in multiple situations like Benson. Most of them include my siblings because siblings fight but within extent. I've been mad at siblings before many many times and I have hit them or kicked them. I have regretted some of the things (the rude things) I said to them or done but sometimes it's hard to be nice to them if they're being mean or annoying. Although I have to remember that in situations like that I just need to be the bigger person. As my parents always say, "two wrongs don't make a right." Also over the years I've just gotten used to ignoring them so that also prevents rude comments.
ReplyDeleteYes, Yes I've been in this situation where I've done something that I've regretted. You may of heard of it but it was when I was transferred to this school. (OA) I was very mean to my teacher. After a while my behavior got old and realized what I was doing was wrong.(After a conference). My Mom gave me advice a long time ago. Which I finally used after the conference. It was "Treat Others How You'd Like Them To Treat You. And I used that advice and now me and my 8th grade teacher have a good relationship.
ReplyDeleteYes, Yes I've been in this situation where I've done something that I've regretted. You may of heard of it but it was when I was transferred to this school. (OA) I was very mean to my teacher. After a while my behavior got old and realized what I was doing was wrong.(After a conference). My Mom gave me advice a long time ago. Which I finally used after the conference. It was "Treat Others How You'd Like Them To Treat You. And I used that advice and now me and my 8th grade teacher have a good relationship.
ReplyDeleteWhen moving from Tennessee to Nevada I was very angry. I had finally found my place after two years. I had a lot of friends, great teachers, and a very fun cheer team that I didn’t want to leave. With my dad’s job I didn’t get a say in whether we move or not. I vividly remember the packers coming and not wanting to do anything but get out of my house, I didn’t want to see my life packed up again. The boxes were a constant reminder that moving day was coming. Through all of this my mom would always say, “You have to have faith that God has a plan for you in Nevada.” I didn’t want to believe anything she said, I was too angry at her to actually listen to her words. The day we left I was a mess. We decided to drive across the country instead of fly like normal because we had gotten a dog while in Tennessee. Throughout the trip I would blow up for no reason and be very sensitive to everything and everyone. Over and over again my mom would tell me, “God has a plan for you.” Still not believing her we arrived in Fernley, NV. It was complete culture shock to be honest with you. Coming from a semi-big town where a mall was a ten-minute drive away from me to a town where the biggest store is a Walmart was very difficult to get used to. I didn’t want to be in Fernley. I missed my friends and hated everything. Soon after my mom got in contact with a women named Shannon who also had a daughter that was an incoming freshman. Meeting them was terrifying but I’m glad we did because Shannon is now like my second mom and her daughter Emily is now my best friend. Freshman year ended up being great and I met a lot of wonderful people. Now I’m not saying I love everything here, but it’s a lot better than I expected it to be. I definitely do regret ever doubting my mom’s words and being so angry all the time, it was a huge waste of energy.
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ReplyDeleteI broke my foot a year ago and could not exercise. My injury was the result of running. Running was my way to get away from everything, so when I couldn’t run I became very emotional at times. I was placed in a boot and had to use crutches. I hated using the crutches and I was just worn out by it all. It was especially frustrating, because that was just summer conditioning and not the real season, which meant that I wouldn’t be able to compete in the races. My mood changed and I regretted how I talked to my family at times. I realized that they were the ones supporting me through my injury, so I made a conscious effort to start my day being thankful for their support. It really helped me with my frustrations.
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ReplyDeleteThere have been many things I have done and later regretted, and things I have not done because I knew I would regret it. I would like to highlight on something I stopped myself from doing. Basically, I have an aunt who has been doing a lot of things to get on my, and everyone else's nerves. It got to the point where I thought about confronting her. I was very angry and told myself if she did something to get on my nerves, with is inevitable I would confront her angrily and tell her all the things that had gotten on my nerves. Then I would inform her why I didn't like her. But I knew that wasn't true, I love my aunt. She has many qualities that many people enjoy and I shouldn't tear that apart. Then I was also afraid that it would tear my family apart and cause what I would call a little Civil War. I am very grateful that I decided against it. Because otherwise, no good would come from it.
There was one time where my brother and I got into a argument. He was struggling financially so he was staying with us for about a year. During this time I always found myself cleaning up after him and doing everyday house chore by myself; even though he could have easily done it. Then one day when I was making myself something to eat he started to give me grief about cleaning up after myself or something like that. That made me very annoyed hearing that from someone who wasn't doing much to help around the house. The discussion started to heat up until it turned into a argument. I was about to tell him that "at least I do something to help the family" but then realized I would regret saying that later. Thankfully I stop myself and I was able to keep my relationship with my brother intact.
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ReplyDeleteI have done many thins in my life that I later regret and I have sometimes stopped myself from doing something that I knew I would regret. One time my brother was really annoying me I decided that when he went to the shower I would go into his room and unplug his TV. Many normal people, including me, would not see this as a issue. When my brother went back to his room he tried to turn on his Xbox and when the TV did not turn on he started to complain. He never checked the wires, just went straight to saying it was broken. After about a week he started yelling at everyone for not fixing his TV. My dad went in and fixed it in about five minutes, and my brother would not stop complaining about someone unplugging his TV. Here's the issue with this situation. If I told him, the complaining would get worse and he would be much for aggravating. When I didn't tell him he would be up complaining till midnight and running his Ipad so loud no one could sleep. I really regret having unplugged his TV because one minor issue caused a week of sleepless nights and endless yelling.
When me and my brother fight, I feel like Benson because we fight over little things. Sometimes the fights get so bad that we fist fight and I always regret doing that beause I hurt him really bad. After we are done fighting we don't talk to each other and I regret that. When my mom finds out our fight she tells us to walk away from the problem. Now every time me and my brother fight I just walk away from him and ignore him.
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DeleteWhen me and my brother fight, I fel like Benson because when we fight over little things. Sometimes the fights get s bad that we fist fight and I always regret doing that because I hurt him rally bad. After we are done fighting we don't talk t each other and I regret that. When my mom finds out our fightshe tells us to walk away from the problem. Now every time me and my brother fiht I just walk away from him and ingnore him.
Christian Andrade
DeleteWhen me and my brother fight, I fel like Benson because when we fight over little things. Sometimes the fights get s bad that we fist fight and I always regret doing that because I hurt him rally bad. After we are done fighting we don't talk t each other and I regret that. When my mom finds out our fightshe tells us to walk away from the problem. Now every time me and my brother fiht I just walk away from him and ingnore him.
When me and my brother fight, I feel like Benson because we fight over little things. Sometimes the fights get so bad that we fist fight and I always regret doing that beause I hurt him really bad. After we are done fighting we don't talk to each other and I regret that. When my mom finds out our fight she tells us to walk away from the problem. Now every time me and my brother fight I just walk away from him and ignore him.
ReplyDeleteThere was one time when I was teasing my little brother, my mom found out. I regretted it, but it doesn't end there. When she found out, we had a talk. I started to talk back and then I got grounded. It wasn't a great day, I regretted it all. Of course as brothers, we still tease each other, but after the talk I didn't tease as much. In the end I felt like the character Benson Fisher, because I felt angry and upset with myself.
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ReplyDeleteProbably everybody can connect with how Benson feels on page 174. Often times I become angry with my siblings. There are numerous reasons that this can happen. Some of them include, if my siblings take something of mine, if they are being annoying, or doing other things that irritate me. When this happens I usually do things I regret such as talking mean to them and hurting them. I feel that this is not an unusual way to become angry and do something I’ll regret.
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ReplyDeleteWhen I was 10 years old my sister and I were fighting. We were arguing about the silliest thing. Who was going to get the basketball that had rolled to the middle of the street and who was going inside. My sister being older, taller, and faster than me ran to the house before me. This left me having to go get the basketball. I was so angry that when I got back to the front of the house I decided I would pick up a rock and chuck it at the ground as hard as I could. When the rock hit the ground it bounced up hit and broke the window to my sisters bedroom. To make matters worse I lied to my mom and told her that I had heard something in the front yard and saw some guy running away from our house and that he threw the rock and broke my sisters window. My mom said that she was going to call the police so I decided to tell the truth. My mom made me use my birthday money to buy a new window. I regretted getting angry, throwing the rock and lying. All these actions lead to me getting in trouble and me having to use my birthday money on a window. I realized all I had to do was go grab the basketball and everything would have been fine.
In the times my brother and I fight, it's usually over the silliest of things. I never end up saying something I will regret because when we argue, it usually turns to ragging on each other. Most of the time I get angry its just out of frustration, which usually leads to me blowing off steam, breaking something, and having to fix it(which I really really regret). Someone did give me advice and it was myself. My advice was just to not get frustrated and break stuff, it makes life a whole lot easier. Another piece of advice I gave myself was to take everything with a humorous outlook.
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ReplyDeleteWhen I was 10 years of age my brother always had is friend Taylor over. So me and me brother really never get to hang out. So I decided to go into my brothers bedroom and ask if I could play with them and Taylor said "ya nexted game." So 4 to 5 games later I was furious. I ask my brother if I could play just one game with him and he said "no." Then I did something that me and my brother regretted. I hit him as hard as I could in the back and then he back handed me into the wall. My mom gave me and my brother the best advice ever, "SHARE!! and this would have happened, and Matthew be patient.
Kandon Weishaupt
ReplyDeleteThere are many times I have felt like Benson, where I had to decide to do something or not to do something that I might regret later on. Most of these times occurred when I fight with my older brother. I tend to lose my temper very easily. My parents have told us not to fight, to walk away from each other until we are calmed down. However, I lose my head quickly and we end up getting into a boxing match. Since I am the younger brother, I usually lose, but I think that I will win. During one fight, we were hitting each other, my brother had his glasses got broke and we both got into a lot of trouble. I always regret when I fight with my brother, it does not seem to happen as frequently as it used to now that we are older.
Tanner Stritenberger
ReplyDeleteI have felt like Benson many times. I think no matter what you are bound to regret something in life. For example I got suspended from school one time. I did not really care because I thought I did the right thing. Problem was that when I got home my mom said I could not go to the next pig show that was coming up in a couple of weeks. So like I said I did not care about getting in trouble at the time it happened. I cared once I got a pig show taken though. I now regret getting suspended that time. I don't think anyone gave me advice so I didn't follow any.
I regret a lot of things because of anger. The thing I regret the most because of anger is when I get upset with my mom. It happens a lot of the time and sometimes I just get so upset with myself I feel like I can't live in my own house without being upset every week. Soon enough I then realized that she won't be here forever and if I just get mad at her every week then what's the point of being around here. Well, I then gave myself a little piece of advice: "She won't be around forever, so what's the point in being upset with her all the time. It's time to stop the thunderclouds and bring in the sunshine." (I added a bit on at the end, it's actually "She won't be around forever") After I had told myself that, I became more willing to calm down and show my appreciation. Now, I only get upset three times a month (It's a little more than that.)
ReplyDeleteI have felt trapped like Benson when I had to make a choice to walk away or fight at school. I had decided to fight . I later regretted it because I got in-house suspension. My dad had always told me to sick up for my self and if someone touches you first that its selfdefense. Therefore that is the time I felt trapped like Benson.
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