I'm there as well. I've been an educator for over 20 years, and I have Never seen such reluctant learners. No curiosity about anything. No compassion for each other, let alone anyone else. Parents are a nightmare! If their children are held accountable for their learning and behavior, we are "mistreating" them. Yeah. When I need backup, they go to a room to reset where they can have a snack and color something. We are rewarding bad behavior and reaping the (predictable) rewards. I'm here until I hit Medicare age and after that I can't get out fast enough. I have two master's degrees, speak three languages and have a lot to offer--but I'd get more respect as the custodian. I don't think most people have ANY idea how bad it is and how unprepared for adulthood these kiddos are going to be when they arrive there.
Everyone who can retire is retiring. They are smiling and waving as they head out the door. Anyone who doesn't need the full paycheck is going part-time. We are in this together! I will likely retire the second that's an option. If they were halfway decent to subs, I would want to come back now and then...but they are just awful to substitutes. They should make parents guest teach, when teachers are out sick. They might wake up and see the problem.
'THE SOUND OF SILENCE LIKE A CANCER GROWS'. For those teachers that say they tried I have to ask: DID YOU REALLY? The so called teachers of 50 years ago produced those parents you call a "NIGHTMARE". Then the next generation of teachers have produced the least intelligent generation and the most mentally unbalanced young people the world has seen. From what I have seen over the past 50 years now you so called teachers did a great job of pushing an agenda you were quite a wear you were pushing. SO DO NOT BLAME THE CHILDREN AND PARENTS for what you have willingly done. YES: THE LEGACY OF TEACHERS will go down in history as DESTROYERS OF Generations of children and young adults. Just because you chose to be SILENT OR you chose to TURN A BLIND EYE IS NOT AN EXCUSE for what has happened with in the wall of education. YOU COULD AND SHOULD have spoken out but you chose to be cowards and you are now quity for what has happened. ALL teachers can take the blame for that.
@singerjo5791 so true! There's a lot of bribing kids into being less disruptive. The kids who are being good don't get a break and snacks, etc. Not fair. We don't want all negative consequences, but the system is rewarding naughty behavior. It's confusing to the kids! I do what I can to reward good behavior and effort as much as possible, so those who are really trying will feel like their good choices mean something. ❤️ ty
I'd be looking for other work. This is nonsense as it is driving you to depression. "You care" , but the system doesn't care, most parents don't care, and children are lost. They are without boundaries and morals. It is not your fault. Praying God gives you strength and leads you out of this.
Thank you for caring! It is a frustrating system. I always thought I could change it from within. I am opening my heart and mind to other opportunities, if I don't sense some hope in things improving. We always talk about hope for the kids, but we need some too! ♥
GOD is fully aware of who has participated in the destruction of his children. Like I said "silent or turning a blind eye makes you guilty of what has happened. If you said nothing and did nothing they whos fault do you think it is. I was set so parents would have to both work and for the teachers to take over and destroy and corrupt those children. NO ONE IS INNOCENT HERE for what has happened and is still happening.
@marmona it is very sad that both parents have to work just to make ends meet. 😢 I was lucky to have a stay at home mom and it made a big difference in my childhood.
I *personally* understand *everything* you have expressed, not to mention the teachers who are themselves ruthless "mean girls." I am 10 years older than you, and have been out since 2016, and it has gotten so much worse in the schools and society. They wll continue to lose the *very best* educators. It has been a very sad career arc for me, and I still have no financial stability. My garden is my solace.
If I didn't garden all summer, I couldn't survive the rest of the year. The plants don't talk back or throw things, lol 😆 I'm sorry to hear of the career arc...retirement is also not even a livable income, only 30% of the salary at age 65 with at least 30 years in. I just learned that bit and it's alarming. Take care and thank you for visiting my channel and sharing your experience.
Thank you for the comment! I've taught adults and I did enjoy it. I really do enjoy working with children. It's rewarding and frustrating sometimes in the same moment. I will reflect on this!
I am 57 and when my son was 15 he was rude to one of the teachers. I made him go to every teacher in the school and apologize for his behavior in front of all the students that’s the difference nowadays
@JulietB-z4j Thank you for doing that! Just a few years ago, that's how things often went. A teacher would contact home and the family would talk to their child and the next day would be better. Sometimes we would get a note from a child or they would come in before school to apologize in person. Those kids usually only get in trouble like once because their families care. Just a conversation can make a difference. Thank you 😊
DITTO, since 1973. Every classroom needs their own Jo Frost Supernanny. We already see and feel the substandard workforce quality, and lowering standards is not the answer; that limbo pole is already resting on the floor such that nobody can dance under it.
@txspacemom765 I did that for a bit and missed the kids 😆 it's true. Believe it or not, I was bored. Love that you are still in education. Keep putting that degree to work ❤️ ty
I see you and I hear you. Thank you for uploading this video expressing so much vulnerability and for answering the call of service to teach. You can make it through this school year and while on winter break apply for roles with the department of education, software trainer (they love hiring teachers), and non profits (they have student loan forgiveness after 10 years).
New sub for the gardening videos. I’m 10 years older than my brother. He and all the kids I babysat cured my maternal instincts. Didn’t want kids. I volunteer with big brother big sisters. Many kids need role models outside the family. Sadly parents are too busy or neglectful or abusive. We’re doomed as a society. They took away parents and teachers rights to discipline kids. Because they threaten to call family services. Because a few parents were abusive to their kids no one can correct these monsters. 😢 Merry Christmas prayers for a better position, maybe teach adults
Thank you for subscribing to my channel. It is mostly gardening ;) Kids do need role models for sure. When parents hear how kids talk about teachers (too hard, too strict, too fast paced....), parents should wonder what their kids say about them! I heard one student calling her parent a bleepity-bleep for only making mashed potatoes. You are right- there is a lot of neglect and appropriately disciplining children is neglectful. Thank you for volunteering with Big Brother Big Sisters. That is a wonderful way to contribute in a meaningful way! :)
There is more then one perspective to take on what happened to our society and the family structure. This has been the plan of the top of the top through out history. They been waiting for the collapse of society and it is all about to happen in the very near future for sure by 1950. The end goal is in Orwell 1984 and Brave New World etc. Many books out there besides the two I mentioned explains all of this. In the end those that conform will service the top of the top: but as HIDIOUS SNOT SUCKING TROLLS that will be slaves to the BEAUTIFUL gods they have been idolizing.
I'm not a teacher, but i see it in my 14 year old niece. She has never had to do anything she didn't want to do and it shows. She has no relationship with anyone in the family. All she cares about is her video games. She ignores calls and text from her grandparents. It makes me sad but i have given up on trying to have a relationship with her. I can't force it. She has no desire to learn and her social skills are awful. She has no empathy and just says whatever she wants. It makes me very sad and scared for the future we have a generation of kids like this.
@mw6346 There is hope. I've seen this and some people grow up a lot and mature into loving adults. As long as they still feel loved, they may become more involved with family later. It's hard to compete with video games. It's hard to set expectations after they are already addicted. Kids who have limited time on tech handle limits better. Anyone playing over 2 hours a day probably has some level of addiction. It's a gateway to other addictions. Her parents should really encourage replacement activities that take up the time she would be on games. It might help...resistance expected. I know adults who gamed their childhood away and they are upset with their parents for letting them avoid real life. Thank you for sharing!
The people at the very top just do not care and all they want is to have YOU move every student along so they dont have more absentrism cuz at this point its ONLY ALL ABOUT MONEY. You got this? Its TRUE. You better GET IT. We're all living in the most evil times My own story overwhelmingly confirms all you are saying. I'll prsy for your situation AND PLEASE YOU DO THE SAME - ask God to help you out.❤🙏❤
@@CryBabysSentimentalHomestead as i already intimated, my own story is jaw droppingly shocking. ONLY really sick, twisted demented sorts can deal with such environments and trust me that those are they who are ON THEIR AGENDA, TOO. I pray that you stay in Gods Kingdom no matter what! Things are only going to get worse - dont doubt this.❤🙏❤
@elizabethharrison2947 I think some people cope by putting up walls around their hearts, get into autopilot mode, and have to stop caring or just move past things so quickly that they don't process how messed up things are. It sounds like you've had some nightmarish experiences. I'm praying for us.
@@CryBabysSentimentalHomestead yes, AND there is a real price to pay for auto pilot modes of coping. That is allI will say about it. DO PRAY - Gods word says we must pray unceasingly for good reasonS. This is the perct time to learn Gods WORD. A couple of my faves are John McArthur and RC Sproul, - be SURE you arent getting them on other channels that are not 'grace to you' or' Legionnaire's' - the official channels because a lot of weird stuff is otherwise snuck in. Deception and distraction are THE tools of the devil and his minions. Preserve your heart for God and His son, JC and by the holy spirit. Learn what the bible says about trusting man. Take great care!!❤🙏❤
Baby Sitters thats what teachers have become. Its such a mess. Get out of your profession keep the teachers who dont care and many get through the system with great benefits.The entire system has failed. It time to clean it up! These kids have know discipline what so ever.
@@diannemarshall4078 discipline is a nightmare. I often feel like a babysitter. But when I was a teen babysitter, it wasn't like this. They are leveling up on us! 😉
You seem to have great intent and are a nice teacher and person. I hope the video does some good getting this off your chest. The teaching position you have sounds horrific. Move to another district at year end. I think rural area folks may be more disciplined parents. Idea 💡 Box Maybe you’d like a job at a garden center part time? Maybe you can tutor kids for parents who want to help their kids lear. These 1-2 things can work to knock out your loans. Once loans are paid off keep saving or drop jobs. Spend no money but where you must. I recommend Financial Peace University. Worth it to relieve the financial stress, I think.
If these parents or whoever is raising these kids knows it all and knows everything, then why don't they just homeschool their kids themselves or pay someone who can homeschool their kids, if they don't want to be in the public or private school system? I'm just saying and I'm sorry for everything you have been through. You deserve better and hey, maybe you can always try working in a Lab setting, as you mentioned you also have a background in biology. I'm a disabled US Army Veteran and I have an educational background in chemistry or chemical engineering for patt of my undergradate degree as well. I'm in the process of going back to school in 2026 to continue on with my education in chemistry with a minor in computer science. Even after everything that I've been through, I've still managed to keep up with my schooling and education since I've been out of school and I've been teaching myself physical organic chemistry and differential equations for over two years now and its going well and I have a learning disability and testing anxiety. I don't make excuses for myself and I own up to my mistakes when I'm in the wrong and learn from my mistakes and do better when I've needed to learn and grow up at the time. I'm 35 and I hope if I ever do have kids someday that, they will appreciate and be just as passionate about school and learning as I am. I want to raise my future children right as well, as my parents have raised me and brought me up. If I ever got in trouble, I would be afraid to go home and come home to being in trouble with my parents, as it should be. Our parents are not here to be our friends. I'm close with my parents even now still, but we're not friends. I'm a substitute teacher right now and I love my job and I hope it stays that way. I always appreciate the feedback, transparency, and honesty from teachers who have been in the profession longer than I have and even the teachers who aren't as experienced who knows what they too are talking about, as well. In subjects in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and even if it's on the computer, you still have to study and show effort and do the work in order to be successful and to grasp these exceptionally difficult subjects. In any subject however regardless of how much we like it or not, we still have to learn it and we might as well make the most of it and learn something and show the effort. I'm just saying. Also, I'm Chelsea by the way from College Station, Texas. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience as a teacher overall. As being a 1st year substitute teacher, I've worked with both high school and elementary school kids. I prefer and enjoy subbing for high school students and I'm always open to trying other grade levels outside of my comfort zone. I always ask for help when I need help. Those students and their parents who behave the way that they do, as I'm talking about the ones who haven't been respectful to you and haven't appreciated you for taking the time to work with their children who are being just as difficult, are wrong for that and I'm sorry on their behalf for the way that they have treated you and only thinking about themselves, as it's not only wrong but extremely inconsiderate and selfish of them as well. Hang in there and I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
@chelseasmith9242 Thank you, Chelsea. Some students do come to school with goals and aspirations, ready to learn. The polar opposites are larger now. There used to be just a few kids we would have to convince that learning is important. At the same time there are more less engaged, there are more who are hyper engaged. It's a strong split down the middle. Very challenging to have such a large number completely checked out. Simultaneously, it's hard to please the parents of some of the other half. Your background is impressive! It would be amazing if everyone was so enthusiastic about learning! ❤️
@@CryBabysSentimentalHomesteadHey! Thank you for your response and for your kind words. Absolutely, the educational system is continuing to struggle and it's quite sad and concerning not only with student behavior, as it's gotten increasingly worse during and after the pandemic, but especially after the pandemic, as kids today are exposed to way more than they should be because these parents have checked out and aren't as involved or as interested in their kids' lives as they should be, as the more technological based we've become, the more access that these kids have to technology and society and these parents give these kids a pass for toxic and bad behavior and you are absolutely right, as some of these parents are actually worse than their children, or whoever is raising these kids as not every child has one or both parents in their lives, as it's the parents or whoever is raising them that are the problem overall when it comes to their child misbehaving and when the behavior goes beyond just simply misbehaving and attention seeking that's beyond being a jokester or someone who wants to make everyone laugh but they still are mature and considerate enough to have respect for their classmates and teachers, as well as themselves to where they still do their work, so on and so forth. We all need a good laugh sometimes but there's a difference between making us laugh and when the student(s) are flat out lashing out and are a danger to themselves or everyone else around them, depending on the student and the situation.
@@chelseasmith9242 I even enjoy the "class clown" humor, when it is not unkind or too disruptive. They should have their own personalities, just in balance with what needs to get done in the right time with the right tone. Many parents literally say they don't know what to do. Who knows what really goes on at home....we really need to bring back parenting classes. There have been a few that I think had a lot of really good strategies.
Who has been teaching these CHILDREN FOR 7 HOURS A DAY five days a week? The teachers taught those children that became those ENTITLED PARENTS of the children that are now entitled brats and will become the next generation on bottom feeders as it was designed. The TEACHERS HAVE PRODUCED the society we have today. THE TEACHERS HAVE FAILED and if you are woke then they have done a great job.
Teacher here. I agree with 100% of what you experienced. But I do not agree with the maternity leave. That’s on you. You have to be your own advocate. ❤ your own kids HAVE TO come first.
I knew what would happen, if I took longer. Turns out three weeks upset them enough to sabotage me anyway. Might as well have taken 12. Shame on me for having the audacity to have my own children. The top moms took my boss out to lunch to share their concerns that they had their children bussed in to receive specialized instruction only to have their teacher have a baby mid-year and need a sub for three weeks. I was so ashamed that my boss transferred me to regular education the next year because of this and I should have been an advocate for myself. She told me the day before my maternity leave started. I was embarrassed without any reason to be.... I had a strong filter on what to say- now the filter has been reformed into a loudspeaker!
i would guess your age to be 32 by how you look i live in a small town in Missouri there is still decency in our area schools..........you would NEVER be treated like that here
The blame is misplaced. Teachers should be advocates. Forced inclusion doesnt work. Period. Plus expecting kids to be on your level with computers is rediculous.
Students definitely need more instruction on how to use their devices. Great point! There is very little on training them how to use technology, but the expectation is to use tech all the time effectively. Thank you for pointing that out!
@FluteGirl8201 I hear you. So many surveys! I always type in the comments and they never address our concerns. I feel like giving them a survey! Lol, we should. On a scale of 1-10, how satisfied are your teachers with how survey data is used? On a scale of 1-10, how likely are you to do anything with the data from this survey? 🤔
My husband recommended i drive school buses because they’re are short handed. Wonder why? 😢 I said are you trying to send me to jail 🤦♀️🫤🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 bless all who teach
We are sooooooo short on bus drivers! And you already know why! I can't imagine trying to drive a vehicle with all that chaos. Yikes! Thank you for watching and commenting. So glad you won't have to go to jail ;)
I'm there as well. I've been an educator for over 20 years, and I have Never seen such reluctant learners. No curiosity about anything. No compassion for each other, let alone anyone else. Parents are a nightmare! If their children are held accountable for their learning and behavior, we are "mistreating" them. Yeah. When I need backup, they go to a room to reset where they can have a snack and color something. We are rewarding bad behavior and reaping the (predictable) rewards. I'm here until I hit Medicare age and after that I can't get out fast enough. I have two master's degrees, speak three languages and have a lot to offer--but I'd get more respect as the custodian. I don't think most people have ANY idea how bad it is and how unprepared for adulthood these kiddos are going to be when they arrive there.
Everyone who can retire is retiring. They are smiling and waving as they head out the door. Anyone who doesn't need the full paycheck is going part-time. We are in this together! I will likely retire the second that's an option. If they were halfway decent to subs, I would want to come back now and then...but they are just awful to substitutes. They should make parents guest teach, when teachers are out sick. They might wake up and see the problem.
'THE SOUND OF SILENCE LIKE A CANCER GROWS'. For those teachers that say they tried I have to ask: DID YOU REALLY? The so called teachers of 50 years ago produced those parents you call a "NIGHTMARE". Then the next generation of teachers have produced the least intelligent generation and the most mentally unbalanced young people the world has seen. From what I have seen over the past 50 years now you so called teachers did a great job of pushing an agenda you were quite a wear you were pushing. SO DO NOT BLAME THE CHILDREN AND PARENTS for what you have willingly done.
YES: THE LEGACY OF TEACHERS will go down in history as DESTROYERS OF Generations of children and young adults. Just because you chose to be SILENT OR you chose to TURN A BLIND EYE IS NOT AN EXCUSE for what has happened with in the wall of education. YOU COULD AND SHOULD have spoken out but you chose to be cowards and you are now quity for what has happened. ALL teachers can take the blame for that.
I worked as a para after retiring from my corporate job. You are 100% correct! Bad behavior is rewarded with a break of snack and a walk, etc...
@singerjo5791 so true! There's a lot of bribing kids into being less disruptive. The kids who are being good don't get a break and snacks, etc. Not fair. We don't want all negative consequences, but the system is rewarding naughty behavior. It's confusing to the kids! I do what I can to reward good behavior and effort as much as possible, so those who are really trying will feel like their good choices mean something. ❤️ ty
God Bless you. My heart goes out to you.
@@TheGardeningArtist Thank you ❤️
I'd be looking for other work. This is nonsense as it is driving you to depression. "You care" , but the system doesn't care, most parents don't care, and children are lost. They are without boundaries and morals. It is not your fault. Praying God gives you strength and leads you out of this.
Thank you for caring! It is a frustrating system. I always thought I could change it from within. I am opening my heart and mind to other opportunities, if I don't sense some hope in things improving. We always talk about hope for the kids, but we need some too! ♥
GOD is fully aware of who has participated in the destruction of his children. Like I said "silent or turning a blind eye makes you guilty of what has happened. If you said nothing and did nothing they whos fault do you think it is. I was set so parents would have to both work and for the teachers to take over and destroy and corrupt those children. NO ONE IS INNOCENT HERE for what has happened and is still happening.
@marmona it is very sad that both parents have to work just to make ends meet. 😢 I was lucky to have a stay at home mom and it made a big difference in my childhood.
❤❤❤. I am so sorry❤❤❤😢
@suekaiser4163 thank you ❤️
I *personally* understand *everything* you have expressed, not to mention the teachers who are themselves ruthless "mean girls."
I am 10 years older than you, and have been out since 2016, and it has gotten so much worse in the schools and society. They wll continue to lose the *very best* educators. It has been a very sad career arc for me, and I still have no financial stability.
My garden is my solace.
If I didn't garden all summer, I couldn't survive the rest of the year. The plants don't talk back or throw things, lol 😆 I'm sorry to hear of the career arc...retirement is also not even a livable income, only 30% of the salary at age 65 with at least 30 years in. I just learned that bit and it's alarming. Take care and thank you for visiting my channel and sharing your experience.
I’m a Pediatric RN and I’m right there with you but it’s more about dealing with parents.
@@APRNpeds35 I hear that! ❤️
Find something where you may teach adults. That might work out a bit better for you.
Good luck to you. You seem like a very awesome teacher.
Thank you for the comment! I've taught adults and I did enjoy it. I really do enjoy working with children. It's rewarding and frustrating sometimes in the same moment. I will reflect on this!
I am 57 and when my son was 15 he was rude to one of the teachers. I made him go to every teacher in the school and apologize for his behavior in front of all the students that’s the difference nowadays
@JulietB-z4j Thank you for doing that! Just a few years ago, that's how things often went. A teacher would contact home and the family would talk to their child and the next day would be better. Sometimes we would get a note from a child or they would come in before school to apologize in person. Those kids usually only get in trouble like once because their families care. Just a conversation can make a difference. Thank you 😊
DITTO, since 1973. Every classroom needs their own Jo Frost Supernanny. We already see and feel the substandard workforce quality, and lowering standards is not the answer; that limbo pole is already resting on the floor such that nobody can dance under it.
@safepethaven seriously! Discipline wise, the standard couldn't be much lower. Supernanny! Yes 😆 I'll take 2 please 🙏 🙂
Bless you for 23 years. I made it 7 before I left. I still am an educator but I work for an educational company.
@txspacemom765 I did that for a bit and missed the kids 😆 it's true. Believe it or not, I was bored. Love that you are still in education. Keep putting that degree to work ❤️ ty
@@CryBabysSentimentalHomestead I get to work with kids, but in a mobile classroom. It's the best!
@@txspacemom765 That sounds amazing!
I see you and I hear you. Thank you for uploading this video expressing so much vulnerability and for answering the call of service to teach.
You can make it through this school year and while on winter break apply for roles with the department of education, software trainer (they love hiring teachers), and non profits (they have student loan forgiveness after 10 years).
Thank 😊 you ❤️ Very supportive and kind comment and suggestions.
New sub for the gardening videos. I’m 10 years older than my brother. He and all the kids I babysat cured my maternal instincts. Didn’t want kids. I volunteer with big brother big sisters. Many kids need role models outside the family. Sadly parents are too busy or neglectful or abusive. We’re doomed as a society. They took away parents and teachers rights to discipline kids. Because they threaten to call family services. Because a few parents were abusive to their kids no one can correct these monsters. 😢
Merry Christmas prayers for a better position, maybe teach adults
Thank you for subscribing to my channel. It is mostly gardening ;) Kids do need role models for sure. When parents hear how kids talk about teachers (too hard, too strict, too fast paced....), parents should wonder what their kids say about them! I heard one student calling her parent a bleepity-bleep for only making mashed potatoes. You are right- there is a lot of neglect and appropriately disciplining children is neglectful. Thank you for volunteering with Big Brother Big Sisters. That is a wonderful way to contribute in a meaningful way! :)
There is more then one perspective to take on what happened to our society and the family structure. This has been the plan of the top of the top through out history. They been waiting for the collapse of society and it is all about to happen in the very near future for sure by 1950. The end goal is in Orwell 1984 and Brave New World etc. Many books out there besides the two I mentioned explains all of this. In the end those that conform will service the top of the top: but as HIDIOUS SNOT SUCKING TROLLS that will be slaves to the BEAUTIFUL gods they have been idolizing.
Ps. You look 20❤ Your skin is gorgeous.
@@suekaiser4163 you're an angel ty ❤️
I'm not a teacher, but i see it in my 14 year old niece. She has never had to do anything she didn't want to do and it shows. She has no relationship with anyone in the family. All she cares about is her video games. She ignores calls and text from her grandparents. It makes me sad but i have given up on trying to have a relationship with her. I can't force it. She has no desire to learn and her social skills are awful. She has no empathy and just says whatever she wants. It makes me very sad and scared for the future we have a generation of kids like this.
@mw6346 There is hope. I've seen this and some people grow up a lot and mature into loving adults. As long as they still feel loved, they may become more involved with family later. It's hard to compete with video games. It's hard to set expectations after they are already addicted. Kids who have limited time on tech handle limits better. Anyone playing over 2 hours a day probably has some level of addiction. It's a gateway to other addictions. Her parents should really encourage replacement activities that take up the time she would be on games. It might help...resistance expected. I know adults who gamed their childhood away and they are upset with their parents for letting them avoid real life. Thank you for sharing!
The people at the very top just do not care and all they want is to have YOU move every student along so they dont have more absentrism cuz at this point its ONLY ALL ABOUT MONEY. You got this? Its TRUE. You better GET IT. We're all living in the most evil times My own story overwhelmingly confirms all you are saying. I'll prsy for your situation AND PLEASE YOU DO THE SAME - ask God to help you out.❤🙏❤
@@elizabethharrison2947 you are so right about that! Prayers for us all❤️
@@CryBabysSentimentalHomestead as i already intimated, my own story is jaw droppingly shocking. ONLY really sick, twisted demented sorts can deal with such environments and trust me that those are they who are ON THEIR AGENDA, TOO. I pray that you stay in Gods Kingdom no matter what! Things are only going to get worse - dont doubt this.❤🙏❤
@elizabethharrison2947 I think some people cope by putting up walls around their hearts, get into autopilot mode, and have to stop caring or just move past things so quickly that they don't process how messed up things are. It sounds like you've had some nightmarish experiences. I'm praying for us.
@@CryBabysSentimentalHomestead yes, AND there is a real price to pay for auto pilot modes of coping. That is allI will say about it. DO PRAY - Gods word says we must pray unceasingly for good reasonS. This is the perct time to learn Gods WORD. A couple of my faves are John McArthur and RC Sproul, - be SURE you arent getting them on other channels that are not 'grace to you' or' Legionnaire's' - the official channels because a lot of weird stuff is otherwise snuck in. Deception and distraction are THE tools of the devil and his minions. Preserve your heart for God and His son, JC and by the holy spirit. Learn what the bible says about trusting man. Take great care!!❤🙏❤
Parents are the absolute worst.
@@tina8796 sometimes ❤️
Baby Sitters thats what teachers have become. Its such a mess. Get out of your profession keep the teachers who dont care and many get through the system with great benefits.The entire system has failed. It time to clean it up! These kids have know discipline what so ever.
@@diannemarshall4078 discipline is a nightmare. I often feel like a babysitter. But when I was a teen babysitter, it wasn't like this. They are leveling up on us! 😉
Luv you look young to me, like 30s.
@@gnatanderson5536 That is so kind. Thank you 😊
You seem to have great intent and are a nice teacher and person. I hope the video does some good getting this off your chest.
The teaching position you have sounds horrific. Move to another district at year end. I think rural area folks may be more disciplined parents.
Idea 💡 Box
Maybe you’d like a job at a garden center part time? Maybe you can tutor kids for parents who want to help their kids lear. These 1-2 things can work to knock out your loans. Once loans are paid off keep saving or drop jobs. Spend no money but where you must.
I recommend Financial Peace University. Worth it to relieve the financial stress, I think.
@jenfowler9718 thank you 😊 Your message has great insight and I'm reflecting on it. ❤️ ❤️
If these parents or whoever is raising these kids knows it all and knows everything, then why don't they just homeschool their kids themselves or pay someone who can homeschool their kids, if they don't want to be in the public or private school system? I'm just saying and I'm sorry for everything you have been through. You deserve better and hey, maybe you can always try working in a Lab setting, as you mentioned you also have a background in biology. I'm a disabled US Army Veteran and I have an educational background in chemistry or chemical engineering for patt of my undergradate degree as well. I'm in the process of going back to school in 2026 to continue on with my education in chemistry with a minor in computer science. Even after everything that I've been through, I've still managed to keep up with my schooling and education since I've been out of school and I've been teaching myself physical organic chemistry and differential equations for over two years now and its going well and I have a learning disability and testing anxiety. I don't make excuses for myself and I own up to my mistakes when I'm in the wrong and learn from my mistakes and do better when I've needed to learn and grow up at the time. I'm 35 and I hope if I ever do have kids someday that, they will appreciate and be just as passionate about school and learning as I am. I want to raise my future children right as well, as my parents have raised me and brought me up. If I ever got in trouble, I would be afraid to go home and come home to being in trouble with my parents, as it should be. Our parents are not here to be our friends. I'm close with my parents even now still, but we're not friends. I'm a substitute teacher right now and I love my job and I hope it stays that way. I always appreciate the feedback, transparency, and honesty from teachers who have been in the profession longer than I have and even the teachers who aren't as experienced who knows what they too are talking about, as well. In subjects in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and even if it's on the computer, you still have to study and show effort and do the work in order to be successful and to grasp these exceptionally difficult subjects. In any subject however regardless of how much we like it or not, we still have to learn it and we might as well make the most of it and learn something and show the effort. I'm just saying. Also, I'm Chelsea by the way from College Station, Texas. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience as a teacher overall. As being a 1st year substitute teacher, I've worked with both high school and elementary school kids. I prefer and enjoy subbing for high school students and I'm always open to trying other grade levels outside of my comfort zone. I always ask for help when I need help. Those students and their parents who behave the way that they do, as I'm talking about the ones who haven't been respectful to you and haven't appreciated you for taking the time to work with their children who are being just as difficult, are wrong for that and I'm sorry on their behalf for the way that they have treated you and only thinking about themselves, as it's not only wrong but extremely inconsiderate and selfish of them as well. Hang in there and I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
@chelseasmith9242 Thank you, Chelsea. Some students do come to school with goals and aspirations, ready to learn. The polar opposites are larger now. There used to be just a few kids we would have to convince that learning is important. At the same time there are more less engaged, there are more who are hyper engaged. It's a strong split down the middle. Very challenging to have such a large number completely checked out. Simultaneously, it's hard to please the parents of some of the other half. Your background is impressive! It would be amazing if everyone was so enthusiastic about learning! ❤️
@@CryBabysSentimentalHomesteadHey! Thank you for your response and for your kind words. Absolutely, the educational system is continuing to struggle and it's quite sad and concerning not only with student behavior, as it's gotten increasingly worse during and after the pandemic, but especially after the pandemic, as kids today are exposed to way more than they should be because these parents have checked out and aren't as involved or as interested in their kids' lives as they should be, as the more technological based we've become, the more access that these kids have to technology and society and these parents give these kids a pass for toxic and bad behavior and you are absolutely right, as some of these parents are actually worse than their children, or whoever is raising these kids as not every child has one or both parents in their lives, as it's the parents or whoever is raising them that are the problem overall when it comes to their child misbehaving and when the behavior goes beyond just simply misbehaving and attention seeking that's beyond being a jokester or someone who wants to make everyone laugh but they still are mature and considerate enough to have respect for their classmates and teachers, as well as themselves to where they still do their work, so on and so forth. We all need a good laugh sometimes but there's a difference between making us laugh and when the student(s) are flat out lashing out and are a danger to themselves or everyone else around them, depending on the student and the situation.
@@chelseasmith9242 I even enjoy the "class clown" humor, when it is not unkind or too disruptive. They should have their own personalities, just in balance with what needs to get done in the right time with the right tone. Many parents literally say they don't know what to do. Who knows what really goes on at home....we really need to bring back parenting classes. There have been a few that I think had a lot of really good strategies.
Tell them I am old...you'll get there too and there will be someone rude..just like you to tell you all about it.
@@KellyPashade So true!
Mid 30’s. It’s sad no respect from anyone anymore. They learn it from the entitled parents
It is very sad. Not everyone comes across entitled, but those who do really do!
Who has been teaching these CHILDREN FOR 7 HOURS A DAY five days a week? The teachers taught those children that became those ENTITLED PARENTS of the children that are now entitled brats and will become the next generation on bottom feeders as it was designed. The TEACHERS HAVE PRODUCED the society we have today. THE TEACHERS HAVE FAILED and if you are woke then they have done a great job.
Teacher here. I agree with 100% of what you experienced. But I do not agree with the maternity leave. That’s on you. You have to be your own advocate. ❤ your own kids HAVE TO come first.
I knew what would happen, if I took longer. Turns out three weeks upset them enough to sabotage me anyway. Might as well have taken 12. Shame on me for having the audacity to have my own children. The top moms took my boss out to lunch to share their concerns that they had their children bussed in to receive specialized instruction only to have their teacher have a baby mid-year and need a sub for three weeks. I was so ashamed that my boss transferred me to regular education the next year because of this and I should have been an advocate for myself. She told me the day before my maternity leave started. I was embarrassed without any reason to be.... I had a strong filter on what to say- now the filter has been reformed into a loudspeaker!
i would guess your age to be 32 by how you look i live in a small town in Missouri there is still decency in our area schools..........you would NEVER be treated like that here
@nancyritland9116 plus Missouri has a Titanic Museum and Baker Creek Seed Co. Maybe I'll move! ❤️
You look Mid 30’s. It’s sad no respect from anyone anymore. They learn it from the entitled parents
Well, thank you! See- they can learn ;)
The blame is misplaced. Teachers should be advocates. Forced inclusion doesnt work. Period. Plus expecting kids to be on your level with computers is rediculous.
Students definitely need more instruction on how to use their devices. Great point! There is very little on training them how to use technology, but the expectation is to use tech all the time effectively. Thank you for pointing that out!
@@purpleprose1315 In my district teachers have very little voice. They keep having us fill out ridiculous surveys and ignore our input. Disheartening.
@FluteGirl8201 I hear you. So many surveys! I always type in the comments and they never address our concerns. I feel like giving them a survey! Lol, we should. On a scale of 1-10, how satisfied are your teachers with how survey data is used? On a scale of 1-10, how likely are you to do anything with the data from this survey? 🤔
My husband recommended i drive school buses because they’re are short handed. Wonder why? 😢
I said are you trying to send me to jail 🤦♀️🫤🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 bless all who teach
We are sooooooo short on bus drivers! And you already know why! I can't imagine trying to drive a vehicle with all that chaos. Yikes! Thank you for watching and commenting. So glad you won't have to go to jail ;)