Aristotle's Anger-

“Anybody can become angry, that is easy; but to be angry with the right person, with the right degree, at the right time, for the right reason is not so easy.” Aristotle, The Art of Rhetoric. 4th Century BCE.

Which was adopted into a lecture of mine for years. Which I did not forget.

Which begs the question- who are we angry at when it comes to education?

Teachers, administrators, parents, kids, a radio personality host? Cuz it sure looks like we are blaming one another.

If it is anger over history curriculum, well who is writing it?

If it is anger over teachers and students walking out of school, well lets take a ‘deep dive’ and ask, why?

If it is anger over school funding, well who is funding education, and who is not?

I am angry at a radio personality for using her position of power for personal attacks on teachers, directly resulting in increased violence in an already volatile setting- school.

Which makes me realize how we as a society do not know how to talk to one another. It is important to be angry. But I’d also like to show Aristotle restraint and be absolutely clear as to who, what and why I am angry.

Would this not be a really cool lesson‽ Teach HOW to use anger creatively, with intent not to harm, with intent of a greater good- into a direction of more well being, not less. Yes, yes?

How, how? Start with rhetoric, and anger Aristotle, style?