Judge Sotomayor a Lesson in Humility for Teens
Judge Sonia Sotomayor rather than show disdain or annoyance with any question even that question asked so many times, did not get annoyed or ignore certain questions instead despite possibly being the smartest person in the room chose to answer each question and in so doing was the picture of humility during her confirmation hearings.
Judge Sotomayor had the ability to view herself despite the significance of her nomination as nothing compared to her “fidelity to the law.” It was about something bigger than her. The woman who is possibly the first Latina Supreme Court justice and who got there with perseverance and dedication considers her accomplishments no more important than the law she upholds.
What a lesson to teach your teen that even though you want them to have the confidence to stand up for themselves and hopefully others that they also have the humility to know that they are no more important than the world they live in. Sometimes it is easy to think you are better than the vagrant on the street or the cashier that rings you up, but the truth is that we are all great in some special way.
Judge Sotomayor is a great example to mention when your teen gets upset about something they have not done. Your teen’s attitude can get them arrested or kicked out of class. Your teen’s attitude can also inspire others to be better even adults. Teens should know there are situations where they will be right or have done nothing wrong, but they should listen and wait for the proper moment to speak. After all, won’t it speak volumes to the adults around them to see a teen speak calmly rather than yell and swear as they are used to thinking.
Their humility will permit others to see what they already know about themselves, they have dignity, self-respect and humility. Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” Teach your teen to make it as hard as possible for others to make them feel inferior and yet give others enough respect to know they are equally significant.
What a humbling experience for our teens to see a woman with such a rich history of perseverance and fortune still capable of respecting the senators before her. What a “wise Latina.”
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