My first thought for the prompt was teenagers/kids too :)
Teen years are messy, and we hope the "patient" survives!

I am the "disappointment" child in my family. Seriously. A big screw up apparently. Oh well :)

You are a great teacher. You make a difference. I credit the kindness of the teachers in my life with anything good I have become. The fact that someone cared was everything. Never wonder if you make a difference!