Trust and bonding Here is the story……. In the washroom, Child D was sitting on the toilet, trying to finish her business. Suddenly, she said to me, “ Agnes, I pushed a friend in the gym.” I wasn’t surprised she did because she has been very emotional recently. Then, I asked “why? What happened?” in a very gentle tone. Child D responded, “ I pushed Child H because I am grumpy and angry.” “No worries. It is okay to be upset and frustrated. But we don’t push or hit our friends when we feel upset or angry. How about this, next time, when you feel upset or frustrated, you come to me or other teachers and ask for a hug.” Okay!’ nodded Child D. I was deeply touched by Child D sharing her true feelings with me. I also admired her bravery to admit what she had done despite that she ...