It's not always about the outward appearance of things, but rather about your inner self. It's more about getting these individuals to believe in themselves. The film helped me understand the importance of developing self-esteem. I know that in math, some kids who say they don't like math just had a bad experience with it. Usually I try to give them something simple just to start, so they feel a sense of accomplishment. Then I usually continue to build from there. This movie never gets old. It's still very relevant today and a young audience could see themselves in any of these characters. This movie reminded me that children come to class with many different experiences, emotional phases, and insecurities. I have to stay aware of them while continuing to be the positive role model they need. I would recommend this film to anyone who has children they would like to encourage as well as those they believe to be.