Did we ever have this kind of fear

Another chat with my sister... She was preparing to take her students (she teaches high school) to a Stop the Bleed training. One of her worst fears is that they will need to use that knowledge in the school environment. I don't blame her for that fear, not one bit.

Sister: One of my fondest memories of you is trying to do a Bob Ross painting while he talked us through it on PPBS.

Me: Every time I hear anything Bob Ross related, I have that memory and it is just a golden spot in our childhood, which is part of why I gave you that calendar, it's a constant reminder for me.

Sister: How do I hold it together, living with the fear of what might happen, knowing that I will have at least one group of students who are not mature enough to understand how important this is?  I plan to go on one of my preps when I don't have kids, so I can really concentrate and learn, but how do I not throttle a kid when they think this is all a joke?

Me: Maybe assign a writing assignment on times when knowing how to stop traumatic bleeding could be encountered, make THEM realize the importance. Tell them about the assignment, then take roll, then take them to the gym for the presentation.

Sister: When we were in school, did we ever have this kind of fear?

Me: Nope, never

Positive takeaway - at least she is helping them be prepared and not helpless