What I'd REALLY like to say to some of my students...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think a post like the OP is one reason why so many prefer private school education. At least in the privates the class sizes are smaller, that does make a difference. The teacher suffers from burn out. Sooner or later that is going to rub off on the children.
I am jealous now. The privates have more resources, less red tape, teachers with a nicer attitude, and they are able to create a learning environment that is encouraging. My kid is lazy and not doing well at a public. Not the fault of the teachers. But dc would do better in a private

Where do you think the parent's responsibility kicks in for a kid that is lazy and not doing well? I'd say that time was a long time ago. If she is lazy then she will do worse in a private school because private schools don't have to put up with lazy students.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I was smarter than most of my high school teachers. I went to a lame private school.

I got sent to the principle's office for arguing about momentum with the teacher. He kept saying that it was a constant speed and got angry when I said a falling object increases in speed. That teacher is now the principle of the aforementioned lame school. I guess I should just be happy he's not teaching anymore.

My textbooks were filled with grammatical errors, but had lots to say about Jesus.

What is the "principle" of your story? What subject did the former teacher, now the "principal" teach? How can someone with your "higher than Einstein IQ," make such a glaring mistake?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I was smarter than most of my high school teachers. I went to a lame private school.

I got sent to the principle's office for arguing about momentum with the teacher. He kept saying that it was a constant speed and got angry when I said a falling object increases in speed. That teacher is now the principle of the aforementioned lame school. I guess I should just be happy he's not teaching anymore.

My textbooks were filled with grammatical errors, but had lots to say about Jesus.

What is the "principle" of your story? What subject did the former teacher, now the "principal" teach? How can someone with your "higher than Einstein IQ," make such a glaring mistake?[/quote]

If YOU were actually smart, you'd know how to properly use a comma.

[Anonymous]

Stop beating the crap out of each other.

Talk to each other and find solutions. We are all too quick to attack and ridicule each other. Imagine how much better off we all would be if we simply articulated our concerns with the people involved rather than immediately using our trump cards or creating a power plays.

We'd be better off immediate and in the long term if we talked to others and gave their concerns real consideration.

[Anonymous]

NP here. I have to say, there are too many inflated egos in this area. You could not pay me enough to listen to the parents BS about how important they think (emphasis, think) they are. No wonder their children act like brats. Statistically, there can only be so many of the so many truly important people here. One POTUS, for example. If you are not running the cojntry or curing cancer, take it down a few notches. It would serve you far better and you wouldn't look like such an ass. It would especially do wonders for your children. But you don't have enough brains to know that, do you? You are doing them no favors when no one likes them and no one wants to play with them, work with them, work for them, etc. Teach your children some social graces other than dissing others, for example. If people look like they can get along with others (rather than looking down their nose at those who often turn out to be better qualified), it speaks volumes. Such a simple idea, yet treated as if it is completely foreign. I see this every day at schools, sports events, with my employees, you name it. Guess who makes it further in life (always to the disappointment of their parents)? A wonder, indeed.

[Anonymous]

My DH teaches fifth grade and he has never vented about his children like this to me. Never.

He probably vents about it to his much more understanding girlfriend!

[Anonymous]

PP, you would never fail a driving test in this state! Have you seen the drivers?

[Anonymous]

Oops. Country.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I was smarter than most of my high school teachers. I went to a lame private school.

I got sent to the principle's office for arguing about momentum with the teacher. He kept saying that it was a constant speed and got angry when I said a falling object increases in speed. That teacher is now the principle of the aforementioned lame school. I guess I should just be happy he's not teaching anymore.

My textbooks were filled with grammatical errors, but had lots to say about Jesus.

What is the "principle" of your story? What subject did the former teacher, now the "principal" teach? How can someone with your "higher than Einstein IQ," make such a glaring mistake?

I explained that on page 4. Are we giving our scores for reading comprehension, too?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I teach Kindergarten --- there are times when I want to tell my kiddos "YOU ARE DRIVING ME NUTS-O!" ( and usually I DO tell them that and they laugh)

But today on our last day of school when I was hugging them all goodbye this is what I wish I could have told THEM ( but couldn't because I would cry)

GREAT JOB! I am SO proud of you. You have come so far this year and I am so sad that your journey with me stops today and you are continuing on. You are not the shy/crying 5 year olds who stepped into my classroom in August. You are readers and writers and a great team of kids who are always ready to help a friend.

You have learned how to play fairly and take turns and ask a friend "are you ok?" when they fall down. You have gone from writing in backwards/upside down/ illegible letters to words and sentences and even books that are fantastic. You have learned to tie your shoes, and zip your coats and donate to those less fortunate.

Your hugs and humor has made coming to work everday something I look forward too, even when administration and other teachers are driving me nuts!

Your laughter and stories and honest observations have brought me so much joy, and a dose of reality everytime i really needed it.

You're tattling was almost the end of me this year -- thank you for taking our classroom rule " a compliment before a complaint" and applying it in all areas of your little lives! Thank you for trying new foods and building things other than star wars ships and growing as people as well as students!


Before you say "it's different" which I understand in some respects -- I taught MS and HS for years before switching back to K. And as trite as it sounds -- I missed them at the end of every year as well. Yes there are attitudes -- and issues like cutting inline give way to cheating and backtalk. But these are kids/young adults/students. and we are here to help them grow and mature and there will always be growing pains -- on both sides!

On a plus side, OP -- its the end of the school year. Being a teacher is like giving birth you forget all the "badstuff" and return at the end of the summer excited for a new group of kids Happy Summer

As a parent with a child finishing kindergarten this hit home - thank you for all that you do!

[Anonymous]

I saw an unbelievable brat today. You may say not to judge, but the little girl was SO pissed off, and so was the mom. Point is, if you have an attidue, so will your child. It does them no good, in school or whatever. Really. Think about it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:To the OP: I respect your frustration and completely understand how you feel. That said, as a parent, here are some things I'd like to tell some of my kids' teachers: get over your insecurity about being a teacher. Once you respect your profession and feel confident in your credentials, experience, etc. then maybe you won't be so sensitive about the snotty teen attitudes you encounter (which as a professional teacher, you know are simply developmentally appropriate expressions narcissism used to overcompensate for the crushing self-consciousness felt by most teens).

You've said it better than I could PP. OO sounds like a really dangerously insecure sort of teacher. OP, don't think for a instant that your student don't detect you disdain for them. People with your level hostility should not be teachers. I would HATE to have any child of mine be in your class. You sound like you would crush the spirit of any over confident child. Their narcissism is a normal phase at that age--I bet they know that you hate them. So sad.

Cry me a river! Poor little kiddies! Any 'over-confident child' should know how to behave in class and have respect for teachers. End of story.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:To the OP: I respect your frustration and completely understand how you feel. That said, as a parent, here are some things I'd like to tell some of my kids' teachers: get over your insecurity about being a teacher. Once you respect your profession and feel confident in your credentials, experience, etc. then maybe you won't be so sensitive about the snotty teen attitudes you encounter (which as a professional teacher, you know are simply developmentally appropriate expressions narcissism used to overcompensate for the crushing self-consciousness felt by most teens).

You've said it better than I could PP. OO sounds like a really dangerously insecure sort of teacher. OP, don't think for a instant that your student don't detect you disdain for them. People with your level hostility should not be teachers. I would HATE to have any child of mine be in your class. You sound like you would crush the spirit of any over confident child. Their narcissism is a normal phase at that age--I bet they know that you hate them. So sad.

Cry me a river! Poor little kiddies! Any 'over-confident child' should know how to behave in class and have respect for teachers. End of story.

overconfidence = insecurity
A kid who postures is a bully who's been bullied.
It's all about being insecure.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think a post like the OP is one reason why so many prefer private school education. At least in the privates the class sizes are smaller, that does make a difference. The teacher suffers from burn out. Sooner or later that is going to rub off on the children.
I am jealous now. The privates have more resources, less red tape, teachers with a nicer attitude, and they are able to create a learning environment that is encouraging. My kid is lazy and not doing well at a public. Not the fault of the teachers. But dc would do better in a private

Where do you think the parent's responsibility kicks in for a kid that is lazy and not doing well? I'd say that time was a long time ago. If she is lazy then she will do worse in a private school because private schools don't have to put up with lazy students.

Exactly. Privates don't put up with lazy students!! And there is a big difference in the kind of learning environment that they are able to foster.
Yes, I am a bad mother because I descided the smart-ass 13 year old should learn the hard way. Got tired of babysitting. I have tried everything

[Anonymous]

I think it's interesting that of the ppl bashing the OP, none of them are a) teachers, or b) parents with teenagers and healthy attitudes. Reality check-teens challenge authority, and even the best parent who has teens can tell you that their patience wears thin. Now multiply that one teen by 150, and you get an idea of how this can cause a teacher, even a remarkable teacher, to want to vent at times (yes, I speak from personal experience, having taught algebra for over 20 years). It is telling that NO teachers on here are flaming OP, and in fact, are backing her up. That is because teachers know what they are dealing with day in and day out, and respect the fact that it can get hard, especially as the weather warms, and the kids are desperate for summer. IMO, the ppl who are bashing her are the very parents who engender such a poor attitude in their kids.

OP, I appreciate the fact that you need to blow off steam, and unlike some deluded people on this board, know that teachers are real people too. Good luck with the rest of the school year and enjoy your summer Come back refreshed and hopefully ready to deal with the next crop of kids!