Middle School Eye Contact

I am deeply amused by the way middle schoolers function in the world. They have a highly developed peripheral vision. I know this because they have the ability to walk and even run from place to place without ever looking at who or what might be coming at them or crossing their path. It is an amazing thing to witness. It occurred to me today how funny it would be to be the nurse responsible for vision screening in middle school. How in the world could you figure out what they can see when their eyes rarely go above your shoulders. What I really love are the kids who somehow know it's you coming toward them, they'll make some comment indicating that recognition yet continue to walk right past you. Amazing!