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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm a teacher and I hate it too.

We are not supposed to talk about individual kids (not a parent-teacher conference), yet some parents will try to catch me, expecting me to "just talk for a few minutes" after the event or after a group change.  I don't have time for this, and it is so selfish to the other parents who follow the rules.

Also, I'm exhausted and have to teach the next day, now with no planning time.  I will be tired and "off" the next day in school.

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I’m also a teacher (high school). I find the night very challenging. I only have 10 minutes, so I can only give a basic overview. I usually lose 1-2 of those minutes as I’m politely telling parents that I don’t have time to answer specific questions about their children. And I feel rude doing so, but I have no choice.

I taught all day, and then I’m at school from 5:30-9:30pm. I get home at 10:15pm, and then I’m back in my classroom by 6:30am the next day. It’s exhausting, and I can’t be at my best.[/quote]

We understand that, Teachers, and we don't expect you to be bright-eyed and bushy-tailed at the end of a long day. You all seem pretty energetic and upbeat anyway! Thank you for what you do.

Some of us are coming off arduous shifts as well. Let's give each other a little grace. [/quote]

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