Monday/Wednesday Motivation

Everyone is accountable for their actions, whether the actions are good, bad or ugly.  (Ultimately we answer to God.)   I find it interesting that so many people turn the other cheek when they see or hear wrong doing.  I have witnessed this one to many times lately, at work, in the school, in the store, etc.  It is as if everyone is too busy to get involved, too tired or too busy to care.  I noticed that if we don't speak up for injustice or inappropriate behavior, the cycle continues.  I went on a field trip Monday with 5th graders.  It was shocking to me how disrespectful alot of them were towards adults.  Frankly, I was surprised, it was as if they laughed in the face of correction.  I have a feeling this will be my last field trip, because not only did I have to correct a few students, I had to speak to a teacher.  One student was very determined to "do his own thing".  He was shocked I knew his name and was baffled that I also mentioned I knew his mother, however, his mis-behavior continued.  I remember back in the day, if someone knew our mother, that was enough for us to straighten up.  By the way, as a result of his behavior on the field trip (several parents and teachers had to speak with him) I pulled his mom aside when I saw her, and let her know about his actions.  He is a very intelligent boy, however, we all know that poor behavior overrides intelligence.  Speaking to her was a bold move on my part because it could have resulted in her cussing me out or getting loud or her telling me to mind my own business.  I did pray about it first and was prepared for which ever way it was going to go.  I also had to speak with a teacher about a very inappropriate comment she made in the company of several parents.  As parents we were shocked, but no-one felt compelled to speak with the teacher, except me.  If we don't respectfully let others know that something is inappropriate, they will continue and possibly corrupt others.   How about you, do you speak up or shut up?  I know there are times when we must be quiet, however, the times when we should speak up, do you?  Just food for thought.....