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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Teaching is no longer a respectable profession - frankly, I think people put it on par with waiting tables, as something to do until you get your "real" job. My grandfather was a teacher and was both very strict and used a lot of creativity in the way he taught (he taught drama and French) - I don't think his style or expectations would be allowable in today's schools. Furthermore, he wouldn't be able to support a family of six children now, as he was able to do then, on a teacher's salary.

When we start valuing teachers, and trusting them, maybe the system will improve.[/quote]

I wouldn't go so far as to compare it to waiting tables, teachers do have college degrees, but it is not an impressive job.  Having volunteered in my child's school, I do wonder what would posses a person to teach, it's such a crappy, demanding job. I think some just really love children and want to make a difference and others chose teaching because they aren't bright enough or motivated enough to complete a more challenging degree. [/quote]

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