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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]

Do you not see how OP spoke in blanket terms? Most of the parent responses have not been blanket criticisms of teachers but simply explaining why in some instances they may not simply agree with what a teacher tells them. That’s not a criticism of teachers generally, it’s an acknowledgement that it’s more complex that simply “parents, believe teachers.”

I am simply bothered by the OP stating that parents whose kids are bullied are somehow at fault (for not giving them bully repellent? I mean what?) and also the assumption that a teacher knows a child BETTER than the parent. I personally don’t see a lot of criticism of teachers generally on this thread but I do see the OP making sweeping statements about parents and kids that bother me.

If that’s not you, I’m not sure why you would be offended. Also, don’t martyr yourself to your job! I certainly don’t expect that from teachers. I want people with healthy work life balance and I certainly don’t want teachers to neglect their own family to teach.

The point is: I’m on it. I’m the best and last authority on my kid. Thank you for your insights, I will take them to heart. I might not do exactly what you want or suggest because I have a fuller picture and other inputs. If there are concrete things I can do to help with classroom behavior, I’m all ears, but if you think my kid has ADHD or “acts the victim” I will place that information in proper context and decide what to do for my kid. You don’t need to take that on— my child has two loving parents and we are in it.[/quote]

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