A story from The Gauntlet
Dakota: blamed for something another kid did
Another kid was throwing paper balls in class. The teacher turned around, saw one land near Dakota, and blamed her. Dakota tried to explain, but the teacher said 'I don't want to hear excuses' and gave her a detention.
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About The Gauntlet
Facing a frustrating challenge and watching the frustration meter rise. Choosing responses that keep it in check: a breath, a break, trying again.
Helpful for: frustration, giving up quickly, outbursts, perfectionism, trouble handling mistakes. More in the glossary
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