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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]No, I do not trust the parents of my students.  I have been diligently teaching every class period on my schedule virtually, so I have had a lot of interaction with my students.  I have seen the foreign and domestic holidays and the large gatherings of multiple households of kids and parents.  [b]The parents don’t give a damn about my health, they just want their kids in school and will then continue to do whatever the hell they want,[/b] because they want to, whether or not it flies in the face of social distancing and safety protocol.

Before you say I am lazy, I am a teacher who has taught every one of my classes virtually for the full length of the clas periods and I have done hours of small group support and tutoring of students who need it throughout the pandemic.   But this site and my experience in the pandemic have shown me that to parents [b]I am a low value person whose health is a worthy sacrifice [/b]for your desire to have your kid back in person while you continue to flout distancing and travel guidelines.

Yes, I should get out of teaching if I feel this way, and I will do so as soon as I find an exit strategy and new career.  The parents have soured me on my profession: I have read all the vitriol and hate here, and I Know very well what you think of me, a lowly teacher.  [/quote]

We have traveled locally, mostly remote cabins or AirBnBs. The couple of times we have had other people with us indoors was whenever one got tested and took all precautions to ensure safety. I'd be disappointed if our teachers judge us on it without giving any attention to our circumstances. The teachers are acting as if keeping the kids at home is completely safe. It's not, not after a year of being at home! The kids are suffering, and it's a shame you can't see that and blame the parents for doing what they have to. And our lifestyle is going to be different if the kids start going to school. Our pod has kids from different schools, of course, we'll limit that interaction as these kids start to interact and be in different circles. Why are you comparing the behavior when people are at home to what they'll start doing when the kids are in school? And remember you'll be vaccinated, those kids are not. So I don't know where you get the notion that all the risk is yours and none for the families involved? How much value are you placing on the families of your students? [/quote]

Teachers are entitled to place a higher value on their health than their concern about your child's education.  If you don't like it then you can do something else.  But no teacher should prioritize your concerns over their own.[/quote]

What concerns? If they are getting vaccinated before the rest of us and still don’t want to work in person then these are excuses.

I also notice how you ignored every single thing in the comment and just go on your regular spiel.

No, I don’t expect teachers to prioritize anyone above themselves, just replying to the comment where the PP is accusing the parents of “ not giving a damn”. So you get to accuse others of it, but when it comes to you, you have the right to say you don’t need to think of anyone but you. Some wonderful logic you have!

I don’t hate teachers, some of the most important people in my life are teachers. Our kids teachers have been wonderful during the pandemic and we have maintained healthy relationship with them. So if you don’t feel that love from your students and families, then the blame is not outside.  [/quote]

I hadn’t thought about it, but it does really bother me how often teachers talk out of both sides of their mouths through this. I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised—their professional organization doesn’t argue in good faith either. [/quote]

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