I think I may have done something wrong last week... During the Kony 2012 video discussion, I think I may have shared my opinion with the students a little too soon. But by the time I had realized what I had done, it was already too late.
When I was watching the video I was surprised by the overwhelming positive reaction the students had. It's not that I don`t agree with the cause, but I was shocked at how moved the freshmen and sophomores were. I was troubled by the fact that they (I actually can't be excluded from this statement) felt compelled to help children in Africa, when there are millions of "invisible children" in out cities here in Brazil.
When the students were told to talk in groups to discuss their reactions to the video, I joined one of the groups. I was feeling very strongly about my position - and, when one of the girls began saying something similar to what I was thinking but with some difficulty - and I jumped into her argument. I really regret this because she reported to the class later on exactly what I had said (because I had told them I didn't feel comfortable being the one to expose the groups ideas). I don`t know if she really did feel the same way or if - in my interruption - I sort of "put words into her mouth" and sort of robber her of her opinion.
I wonder if I should talk to her about it or if I should just let it be. I don't think I'm overreacting because she is usually so passionate. I will ask Bill for advice sometime tomorrow.
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