I have been scolding this particular student of mine for the past few weeks due to his lack of diligence in completing the work that I assigned to him, but today I realized that this issue is recurring due to my negligence in addressing the root of the problem.

"Respect"

"Responsibility"

I took 15-20 min from our class to talk to him about this two words. I broke it down and explained to him what each entailed.. and it was disappointing to realize that he did not understand them prior to this.

I guess at times, we repeatedly tell them the importance of respect and responsibility.. but we forget to explain and show it to them what they really mean. And that is where we as older ones fail. 

What's the point if he achieved good grades? The joy I derived from it is short-lived. I know this is just a twice a week tuition session and I'm not even his school teacher.. but it saddens me to know that the current generation does not know how to respect and be responsible over their own lives.

Told him off while anger built up.. but after leaving, I realized it was more of disappointment that I felt, and that left me in tears. 

I really hope and pray that he will reflect on what I have said today. Young as he may be, I feel that age should never be an excuse for one's bad character.