CP - you're right, they're all in training for the Victim's Olympics - new events continually being added.
On teachers, yes, many more concerned with adding to their credentials, and gaining prestige, than actually teaching.
Many pursue Master's degrees and Doctorates, a la "Dr. Jill". Using the term "Educator" is the first clue that they are holier than thou.
My father is a retired Juris Doctor but never had the hubris, audacity or self-importance to go by "Dr. Anselmo". Thank goodness, just a first-generation Sicilian legal immigrant, that made everything he had, grinding it out on merit.
Generalizing on teachers - there are many great ones out there who have sacrificed greatly and influenced our lives for the better - we can all remember one or two.
I like what Real Mary Rose said above. Some teachers become activists. At that point they consider themselves more than just a teacher, but an advocate for the long term welfare and mental well being of America's youth. It's the activists that I despise.
CP - you're right, they're all in training for the Victim's Olympics - new events continually being added.
On teachers, yes, many more concerned with adding to their credentials, and gaining prestige, than actually teaching.
Many pursue Master's degrees and Doctorates, a la "Dr. Jill". Using the term "Educator" is the first clue that they are holier than thou.
My father is a retired Juris Doctor but never had the hubris, audacity or self-importance to go by "Dr. Anselmo". Thank goodness, just a first-generation Sicilian legal immigrant, that made everything he had, grinding it out on merit.
Generalizing on teachers - there are many great ones out there who have sacrificed greatly and influenced our lives for the better - we can all remember one or two.
I like what Real Mary Rose said above. Some teachers become activists. At that point they consider themselves more than just a teacher, but an advocate for the long term welfare and mental well being of America's youth. It's the activists that I despise.
Agree, Mary brought her "A Game", she's right on the money today.
Activist of any kind at this point they all seem very leftist in nature.
The many great ones have retired or been forced out by miserable conditions. I have 2 in my family.
Please give them my regards, my thanks and my respect - there is no more noble calling than teaching, but at the same time, no more thankless task.