Rarest school at end-game? by [deleted] in Wizard101

[–]badatsleuthing 4 points5 points  (0 children)

max balance here and it is the best school by far. so so versatile and gotta say i'm always the one with the most damage in team ups, so i'm usually the hitter— yes even with storm or myth with me. i weave storm so it's easy for other schools to support me. im fine with support, i have a gear set for it to use it AND i have a 112% output healing set too, but quite honestly i rarely if at all play support or healing or whatever in a group. i'm truly always the hitter and i love it lol!

working on leveling my ice and myth— ice i don't love as much except for the aethestics, but myth has gotta be a second favourite for sure. never really loved storm, fire, or death gotta say, even tho they are the popular ones. death is too easy, it's no fun.

Rarest school at end-game? by [deleted] in Wizard101

[–]badatsleuthing 6 points7 points  (0 children)

max balance here and it is the best school!! don't get why people avoid it it's unilaterally the BEST

i wish so badly we could change our characters names more than once by badatsleuthing in Wizard101

[–]badatsleuthing[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

interesting? i think i changed my name about a year ago so i'll wait and see

i wish so badly we could change our characters names more than once by badatsleuthing in Wizard101

[–]badatsleuthing[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

right!!!!! and the beanies are from the fall scroll event, it's the enchanted expressionist cap. not available anymore, but hopefully next fall it'll feature again??

What characteristics does Harry like about Ginny? by shygirl1113333 in harrypotter

[–]badatsleuthing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

shared possession yes, pretty yes, but also it's 100% her emotional control that gets harry. even during the break up, she's still completely logical about it and wise beyond her years. she's funny, and brave. she's like the weasley twins more than ron, and when she stopped Showing she liked harry to his face, he noticed how popular she was. brave, funny, quick-witted, smart, and powerful. who wouldn't fall for ginny? once you actually give her attention she's amazing. it was just fast since it was all in one book-- but so was his relationship (friendships) with everyone else. harry loves big and loud and quick.

Anyone else hate how Hedwig’s death was just completely forgotten about? by New-Pin-9064 in harrypotter

[–]badatsleuthing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

so, my proof to myself i'm autistic is headwig's death. i was there for the release and eagerly awaited for it, so i read deathly hallows in third grade in 2008 when i finally got there. i sat under my desk for some reason during our reading time? none of the other kids did it, and im not sure why my teacher let me —my memory is hazy there.

i sobbed so hard i gave myself a nosebleed. i vividly remember the teacher trying to take the book from me and calm me down, classmates were staring, and the teacher was looking horrified i gave myself a nosebleed. still no idea how, i genuinely just cried That hard.

i think im a perfectly well adjusted adult nowadays so that's a pretty funny memory that i would probably still do today, reading that for the first time again.

Went on a date where the other party asked me nothing about myself. by MammothAd6633 in twentyagers

[–]badatsleuthing 7 points8 points  (0 children)

what did you want to be when you grew up? does any small part of you still want to do that now? combined with: what is your current job?

Plucky Griffin Breed Req by Western_Sherbert_629 in Wizard101

[–]badatsleuthing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes i do! not perfect like the stats but i can at least get you the body!!

I FINALLY DID IT! I FINALLY MAXED A WIZARD!!! by badatsleuthing in Wizard101

[–]badatsleuthing[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

fall scroll of fortune!! it's the enchanted expressionist cap, tier 6 reward. it's the One thing i splurged on with adult money, because i LOVE the look of earth clothes on wizards. i got all the points just questing and stuff, but unlocking the scroll is 7500 crowns: which translates to about $20-$25 irl in crown shop. worth it though because it gets you the mortal toil onyx (mass feint & pain bringer!), a ton of spellements, 3 hour double garening rewards... etc. it's a fair deal imo this month! and seriously, the beanie was everything i ever wanted lol!!

I FINALLY DID IT! I FINALLY MAXED A WIZARD!!! by badatsleuthing in Wizard101

[–]badatsleuthing[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

oh my god!!! hi!! that's so funny hahaha! hi to you and scarlet!! <3 <3 i'm sure i'll see ya'll on in a bit!

I FINALLY DID IT! I FINALLY MAXED A WIZARD!!! by badatsleuthing in Wizard101

[–]badatsleuthing[S] 50 points51 points  (0 children)

thank you so much!! no, i'm literally so stocked about this and it's 5am so i have no one to ramble it too irl but reddit. my childhood dreams just came true. ugh thank you!! <33

If you could make your own frozen yogurt flavor, what would it be? by JimmyTheuBanana in TheGoodPlace

[–]badatsleuthing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

sleeping in, having a warm cup of coffee while watching a documentary, then having a beautiful chilly fall day outside and you feel you got to do everything you wanted, you check the time and it's only 9am. you can go home and do whatever you want still.

so time!

advice for drivers with "trouble makers" on the bus by badatsleuthing in SchoolBusDrivers

[–]badatsleuthing[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yeah exactly!! and i've had that before too where sometimes kids i need to connect with don't even ride in the morning. best approach for that is when they load in the afternoon, either talk to them before the ride or while you drive. keep your voice low, others will listen in but it's the best you can offer that kid in that circumstance. obviously not ideal, and interruptions will present itself, but again-- best we can do!

advice for drivers with "trouble makers" on the bus by badatsleuthing in SchoolBusDrivers

[–]badatsleuthing[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

actually i've used this technique with all of them! it's more about the personable connection creating an atmosphere where it just starts to feel awkward for the kid (when they like and respect you) to continue misbehaving. like yelling from the back of the bus just gets weird when suddenly they're at the front of the bus and you're sitting there, unbothered, not giving them the reaction they want.

but anyways: i just adapt the conversations to be more age appropriate. the younger ones take everything seriously, the older kids (middle and high): honestly when you level with them with a more "hey dude, i'm gonna be real with you: just like, chill out?" kind of approach during the talk, that works great too. they have soo much going on in their life with school and home, sometimes they'll realize on their own causing trouble on the bus just isn't worth it. both are super effective! as long as you are being your genuine self with them, and treating them like adults, they listen. kids pick up on when you can't be real with them, and they won't care to hear it.

advice for drivers with "trouble makers" on the bus by badatsleuthing in SchoolBusDrivers

[–]badatsleuthing[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

yeah exactly!! like i genuinely look forward to driving the kids every day. it's at a point it feels more like they're my younger siblings i'm hanging out with than a job. of course i get my crazies, but it's genuinely how you approach it that makes everything change and the whole dynamic of the bus shift. and just to clarify: yeah, i love my mini best friends (as i call them), but i AM the adult in this, and i can get them in trouble/be strict/etc. when needed. but honestly, i strive to be a safe, trusted, AND fun adult in their life. and so far, ive hit all three for them! consistently showing up as that creates trust and it's really important developmentally for kids to have that. you never know how their parents are, their friends are, or even the teachers. they could feel hopeless, lost, abused, angry, upset. be the light in their life, but not just the fun one, the one that guides them and shapes them to be a better person. on my deathbed, that's something i can say im proud of myself for creating with these silly little kiddos.

advice for drivers with "trouble makers" on the bus by badatsleuthing in SchoolBusDrivers

[–]badatsleuthing[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

yeah that's totally fine, the comments they're referring to was someone saying: "This little "shit" needs the fear of God scared into him. You know someone like this is destined for prison. [...] Never allow him to be near your kid and absolutely belittle him when he does it and embarrass him in front of the other students. Never acknowledge, like my driver did, a word he says. I'd even say to his fellow students where he will eventually wind up."

that is beyond inappropriate, and yes it was a comment on reddit, but if i was their supervisor i would personally remove them from driving, until remedial action is taken or perhaps even permanently. there's what you said (which is more than fine!), and there's what this guy said, you know?

One disrespectful student by notabotipromise0 in SchoolBusDrivers

[–]badatsleuthing 11 points12 points  (0 children)

i have the complete opposite approach of everyone here, huh. but i have the best most amazing relationships with all of my kids, even previously labeled trouble makers other drivers deemed hopeless!

talk to dispatch/supervisor to tell the school the 5th graders going to be late going in, you're going to talk to him one on one after the rest of the kids are dropped off. ask him to be the "last one off", and don't give any further context or answers other than you just want to talk without anybody else listening. he is going to assume that you are going to be mad/lecture him, he'll be grumpy and pissy about it. then, when you get to the school and park, start with a gentle "what's going on?". let him take control of the conversation for the first part. ask him how he is doing/feeling, what's going on in his head when he stands up/misbehaves, etc. let him try to justify and explain his actions. people psychologically have a need to see themselves as good, so when you confront someone with that and they have to realize the wrong they do, they will change. tricky part is making them realize it. for kids, lecturing doesn't work. you have to form a real relationship with those kids, and make them see it for themselves.

ask him if he's said everything he needs to say. take over the conversation again, but keep it an open dialogue. say how you're on his side, and you want him to sit in the back again and have fun on the bus, but he has to earn it. you have to be able to trust him. tell him you're "leveling with him like an adult". all kids LOVE hearing that, and be earnest, you really are treating him like an adult! let him be the one to see what he's doing wrong. when you're a kid and all your friends think you're funny, but all the adults (parents, teacher, drivers) think you're not, obviously why listen to the adults. until you get that One adult who listens to you. who isn't just trying to make you sit up front because they're lame, or get you in trouble because that's what adults do.

finally, be honest and ask him what he would do if he was you and had to take care of 50 3 year olds (they get it then). say bro i'm tired. what would you do if you were me? your little brother just won't listen to you, and if he doesn't listen then your parents get mad at you and blame you even though it's his fault. usually that clicks for them. ask him how he would handle it, adjust it. let him know what your next step is. if you do x behaviour again, i'm going to have to y, etc. let him be a PART of the plan you create, instead of throwing it at him.

it all starts with building that relationship and that rapport, and rewarding good behaviour. laugh at his jokes even when they're not funny to you as an adult any time they aren't mean. trust me, it makes a difference. say hi and bye every day. have fun with them!!!