Today in a job interview at a local public school, my approach to relating to, talking with, and caring for children was called "touchy-feely".
If by touchy-feely, the interviewer meant that I continuously work to communicate openly and honestly with them; love and squeeze them; run around with them on sunny days and splash with them in puddles on rainy ones; listen attentively to their stories; try to answer the mind-blowing questions they come up with; share interests with them; help them tie their shoes; strive to be emotionally available; and generally value young people as human beings with valid thoughts, ideas, and emotions that are worthy and deserving of respect--
They yes. I guess I'm pretty "touchy-feely".
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