It is truly sad how little many parents care about their kids’ education. Granted, I know that in many families both parents work. . . But when I was teaching, the only parents I ever saw at open houses or parent-teacher conferences were the parents of kids that were doing well. The parents I REALLY needed to talk to never showed up.
Unfortunately, perceptor3, that’s true, but it’s the teacher’s fault if the kids don’t learn. When I was teaching, the first week or so was devoted to teaching the kids things they should have already learned at home – basic things like their full name or how to put on their shoes or button a shirt. Some of my kids had never seen a book before they got to my class. Sad.
perceptor, I have the same problem getting to talk to parents I need to see.
When I was a student, if I got in trouble at school, I was in MORE trouble when I got home. Even if I was innocent, I did not have a “side”. What my teacher said was it. My parents never went to my teachers to fuss at them.
perceptor3 about 13 years ago
It is truly sad how little many parents care about their kids’ education. Granted, I know that in many families both parents work. . . But when I was teaching, the only parents I ever saw at open houses or parent-teacher conferences were the parents of kids that were doing well. The parents I REALLY needed to talk to never showed up.
Donna White about 13 years ago
Unfortunately, perceptor3, that’s true, but it’s the teacher’s fault if the kids don’t learn. When I was teaching, the first week or so was devoted to teaching the kids things they should have already learned at home – basic things like their full name or how to put on their shoes or button a shirt. Some of my kids had never seen a book before they got to my class. Sad.
Davepostmp about 13 years ago
I don’t think you can put it all on the teacher, catlady. Do you hit 100 % on everything? A combined effort is needed.
AgProv about 13 years ago
i thought lobster and shellfood in general wasn’t kosher? Or did the Red Lobster offer non-traife menu to the Kleins?
Destiny23 about 13 years ago
Parents bribe their kids to get good marks, schools bribe parents to take an interest in their kids’ schooling… Something’s wrong here!
josietn about 13 years ago
perceptor, I have the same problem getting to talk to parents I need to see.
When I was a student, if I got in trouble at school, I was in MORE trouble when I got home. Even if I was innocent, I did not have a “side”. What my teacher said was it. My parents never went to my teachers to fuss at them.