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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m a teacher (and a parent) who just read through this thread with a heavy heart. I decided to return next year, but I’m still conflicted. This job has changed so much in the past decade and I now dread going to work. I feel constantly attacked, no matter how much of my time and best intentions I throw at my job. I’ve let my own family become secondary in my life as I take on more responsibility than should EVER be placed on one person’s shoulders.

I AM that teacher all of you want. I keep meticulous records. I constantly change my lessons to tailor to students’ needs. I constantly communicate with parents using clear terms. I tutor my students regularly on my own time. To hear parents speak in these blanket, cruel terms about teachers, however, makes me want to reevaluate going back next year. Sure, maybe you aren’t talking to me specifically, but your attacks on my profession DO hurt, especially after the grueling long hours and sacrifices.[/quote]

Please, please do not take DCUM as a reflection of all parents. People are making blanket statements based on their narrow experiences, and using uncivil and rude language to boot. We had an incredible partnership with our teacher this year. My kid is wonderful but can be a real handful and has some lagging social skills. I have seen that my kid has been both the victim and the aggressor in different circumstances. By working as a team with her teacher, she has experienced huge growth this year. She has benefited tremendously from her teacher’s guidance, as reinforced at home.

I know multiple other parents in the same place - recognizing their kids’ shortcomings, and being committed to help them through them. But I’ve also seen that some parents get ridiculously defensive and can be in total denial about their kids’ behavior at school. I know better than to assume that you know exactly how your kid will behave in a given situation. It benefits your kid to have some humility and work together with your teacher to help support them. [/quote]

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