Training gentlemen in SC

[ducksinarow]

This teacher is the nephew of one of my friends-- what a great mentor, and what a great idea!

Raymond Nelson is the student support specialist at Memminger Elementary in Downtown Charleston. He works with at-risk children and over winter break thought of an idea to teach his students life lessons.

“I was thinking maybe if I have the boys dress for success,” Nelson said. “When was the last time you saw someone fighting in a tuxedo?”

Nelson started The Gentleman’s Club. Their motto is “Look good, feel good, do good.” Every Wednesday, dozens of first through fifth graders walk into class in their Sunday’s best.

Nelson says because some of the younger boys are still at the age where they consider girls to have cooties, he bases his lessons and examples off how they would treat sisters, mothers and their teachers.

“I know a lot of them struggle because a lot of them don’t have men at home, so I just want them to grow up and think of the things that I teach them,” Nelson said.

http://www.wnem.com/story/31307747/local-teacher-creates-gentlemans-club-to-teach-students-life-lessons#ixzz41HWrL8IW

[rumrunner]

hoping he covers how to deal with rejection without violence

[DonnaL]

Exactly. I have no doubt that there are plenty of well-dressed men who’ve assaulted women.

[1214mom]

Good for him for trying to help.

[Onward]

You never know what will work with kids. If this helps some kids, I am for it. I’ve seen kids at our school act different when they are dressed up for concerts and other special events.

[carolinamom2boys]

I’m sure dressing in nice clothing is only one component of the program . I think what is more important is the man saw an issue and attempted to problem solve by modeling appropriate behavior and engaging a group of at risk boys rather than turning a blind eye . I commend him for trying to make a difference .

[hayden]

This approach is straight out of the movie “To Sir with Love”.