now i know

he was still sulking.
but when he needed to ask questions, he would come to me.
by the end of the lesson, he was ok.

i guess kids will be kids.
they cannot take as well as they can give... sarcasm and teasing, what not.

but it was a reminder for me to watch out for my words and conduct towards them.
after all, they are a special lot, deserving special treatment.

sigh.