it could have been all bad

"a young adult can be in high school until their 21st birthday," my professor said 2 months ago, "so if you would date a 20-year-old, i wouldn't advise you to teach high school." she was responding to a question about young teachers in high school. that one comment is what prompted me to pursue middle school.

on my second day of teaching, riding the train, i saw a group of black/latina 19-year olds and was really glad about my decision to adhere to that advice.