I attended a counselling course, obviously on how to counsel problem kids. The solutions to solving problems are too perfect. For example, if A approaches me for help telling me that she has a crush on another girl, I am expected to advise her not to and tell her why. I feel that these kids should be allowed to feel that they have a mind of their own and that we should not brain wash them. Afterall, I am sure that they know what is right or wrong and even if I advise them not to do something, it may not help much since the choice is ultimately theirs. I would not wana sound like some kinda preacher and seriously, I dunno how much I can practise what I preach. I do not wana be a hypocrite and advocate principles which I do not believe in. And I believe that everyone's moral values differ and counselling is in a way, imposing my own beliefs on the counselee. I don't believe in saving the world or reforming people. Maybe I am too self-centered but hey, I have enough problems of my own and I don't think I have anymore energy left to transform people. I would rather that these people learn their lesson on their own but I guess I am just finding excuses to make myself feel better. Anyway, I really dunno what I have learnt from this course because I had been so skeptical about the theories presented that I was scoffing at whatever was thrown at me. My head just seemed to have grown hands that pushed the theories outa my head so as to facilitate selective amnesia. Seriously, I can't imagine counselling anyone or giving them the right advice. What if it doesn't work out well for them? Wouldn't I be blamed? I would rather tell them to do whatever they think is right and do it with a clear conscience. Sounds cliched but it's better than giving my own opinion and trying to reform them. Afterall, their future and life lie in their own hands, not mine.