Wow - first day back to school and I am swamped with homework, papers to grade, lessons to prepare for..... It is going to be a challenge to have my own time at home to get this place fixed up.
When on Facebook today, there was an ad on my side bar promoting school choice week. While there are some less effective teachers than others, there are very few who aren't putting forth their best effort to provide a good education for kids. It really grates on me that teachers are the punching bag for what ails education and kids. I was heartened to see a new report out where parents are starting to take the blame for some of the problems.
I can't educated your child if you refuse to back me up a home with proper discipline, respect and consistency in seeing that your child does his/her own homework in a timely manner. If you throw you hands up and say you can't handle the kid, what do you expect me to be able to do? The best thing the kids of today could have is a parent who understands the job and is willing to put in the effort it takes to do it. It isn't easy, you won't be popular, but in the end you'll have done the right thing.
And lets not forget to hold kids responsible too. I see some dedicated parents and teachers trying to reach a kid that just doesn't care. Sometimes being the parent means letting them take the knocks - if they refuse to learn the easy way, then they will have to learn the hard way.
Love em, be there for them when they are ready for it - but don't shelter them from reality.
Ok, off my soap box. Time to turn back to more pleasant and productive thoughts.
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