[lancemotown]

Thanks for all the advice everyone! As it happens, of my three groups of teenagers, two of the groups are quite quiet and dilligent and I enjoy doing the lessons with them. One of the classes, however, is a bit troublesome -- you know, full of those kind of teenage girls who just want to gossip and aren't really interested. Like you, missdolly, I'd be reluctant to get very angry with them, but at the same time, lines have to be drawn ... so today I'm going prepared with some hefty extra work for anyone who annoys me three times...

By the way, Jelena, I used the ice-breaker you gave me -- not bad!

Any and all further advice is very welcome!