tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21615042.post2339561138858868447..comments2024-03-18T22:44:53.542-05:00Comments on Learn Me Good: A modest proposalMister Teacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00797744114515551901noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21615042.post-1968208852273079472007-02-09T16:47:00.000-06:002007-02-09T16:47:00.000-06:00ellen k, you are so on it! I get so tired of all ...ellen k, you are so on it! I get so tired of all the excuses, the "I am a single parent" line, that I could be rich if I had a nickel or dime every time I heard that! Like I tell my students, "An excuse is an excuse, no matter how good it may be." I want to interrupt them and tell them how many single parents have raised successful children. The problems of these parents are echoed in their children: they don't want to sacrifice. They don't want to give up their "freedom" during the evening and weekends to worry about being a parent. They try to compensate for their lack of real parenting by buying their children anything and everything. And for those who are on welfare and get free and reduced lunch for their students? How is it that these kids always have the latest in clothes and technology? And if they were saavy enough to get them without paying or at reduced prices, why can't they apply this same zeal when it comes to: finding money to replace lost books; go on a school field trip; pay $3 for a locker; frequently restock student supplies and other things needed for projects. The list is endless, and so are my complaints, so I will end while I can. But in parting I must say that no matter how much I am frustrated by this institution known as "education", I still don't want to be anything else in the world but an educator- the problem is, standardized "education" has blocked out what that used to mean.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21615042.post-22126355731921325772007-02-07T18:48:00.000-06:002007-02-07T18:48:00.000-06:00I understand the emotions behind it, but this bill...I understand the emotions behind it, but this bill will never see the light of day. I am as frazzled and frustrated as every other teacher. I end up staying for a 13 hour day twice a year for Meet the Teacher and Open House nights, often only to entertain an empty classroom. Heck, parents can barely be bothered to come to ARD's for their special education kids. And then they only come so they can get something for free. What I find amusing is the number of "caring parents" who claimed to be working so hard that they didn't have time to meet with a teacher for 20 minutes twice a year. Give me a king-sized break. There may be a few exceptions, but I guarantee that for every viable excused absence from meetings, there are ten others who are spending time at the golf course, at the club, at the mall or simply at home blitzed out of their minds watching TV. And these are the people who say we're not doing enough as teachers. Look in the mirror.Ellen Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02845981491726296767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21615042.post-20996227550071001942007-02-06T18:49:00.000-06:002007-02-06T18:49:00.000-06:00Hold on there, Spanky. Now you're just talking cr...Hold on there, Spanky. Now you're just talking crazy...Mister Teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00797744114515551901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21615042.post-20499127271358641622007-02-06T00:09:00.000-06:002007-02-06T00:09:00.000-06:00Speaking of pissed off, you guys and gals have my ...Speaking of pissed off, you guys and gals have my vote on fining the no show parents as long as there is an addendum regarding giving me (an on-time parent) money every time a teacher is running late on my appointed P/T meeting. Guess the world isn't perfect, eh?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21615042.post-64886398038924777252007-02-04T21:09:00.000-06:002007-02-04T21:09:00.000-06:00With conferences at my school last week and this, ...With conferences at my school last week and this, I think this article is hilarious. Of course it's not really going to happen, but for someone to actually propose this legislation is hilarious.IMC Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16279699282698965195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21615042.post-69106112823180902382007-02-03T18:26:00.000-06:002007-02-03T18:26:00.000-06:00Nothing spells "successful parent-teacher conferen...Nothing spells "successful parent-teacher conference" more than dragging a pissed-off parent in under threat of fines, just to tell them that junior is flunking and misbehaving.<br /><br />Whoopee.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21615042.post-22324263725229755682007-02-02T21:33:00.000-06:002007-02-02T21:33:00.000-06:00I don't know about fines for parents who bring the...I don't know about fines for parents who bring their kids to school late all the time, but at the very least the parents should have to serve the detention meted out to tardy students at our school. Hey, if the kid lives far away and depends on the parent for a ride to school, then the late parent should take the late penalty.CaliforniaTeacherGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03765655907043136511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21615042.post-53064049676102406762007-02-02T17:10:00.000-06:002007-02-02T17:10:00.000-06:00How about a fine for parents who buy their kids an...How about a fine for parents who buy their kids an X-box 360 and a Wii and several pairs of $100+ shoes but won't pay $3.00 for a trip to the art museum?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21615042.post-80455281212885716822007-02-02T09:17:00.000-06:002007-02-02T09:17:00.000-06:00Mike, this is Texas. That pickup is more important...Mike, this is Texas. That pickup is more important than food.Amerlochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17001434250939119091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21615042.post-12561368660847493732007-02-02T05:52:00.000-06:002007-02-02T05:52:00.000-06:00How about a fine for parents who drive 40K pickup ...How about a fine for parents who drive 40K pickup trucks while their kids are on free or reduced lunch?Mike in Texashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00635962989639829455noreply@blogger.com