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Sarah
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Pennsylvania Furnace, Pennsylvania
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Why do people hate being teachers?
I mean how can people hate teachers, teachers teach us
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Karin Kasper
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I genuinely cherish the moments I spend in the classroom with my students. Witnessing their understanding blossom and their passion for the subject grow to match my own brings me immense joy.
However, the accompanying paperwork can be quite burdensome. It's disheartening when administrators fail to back us up against trivial complaints from parents. It's frustrating that the individuals dictating our teaching guidelines are often policy-makers who haven't experienced a classroom environment since their own school days.
Moreover, it's unrealistic how society seems to burden educators with the responsibility of teaching children EVERYTHING. From managing finances to displaying basic manners, from maintaining a healthy diet to cleaning up after meals - these are life skills that I learned from my parents. As teachers, we already have a packed curriculum to deliver. Adding these "adulting" skills to our teaching load is a tall order, given our limited time.
However, the accompanying paperwork can be quite burdensome. It's disheartening when administrators fail to back us up against trivial complaints from parents. It's frustrating that the individuals dictating our teaching guidelines are often policy-makers who haven't experienced a classroom environment since their own school days.
Moreover, it's unrealistic how society seems to burden educators with the responsibility of teaching children EVERYTHING. From managing finances to displaying basic manners, from maintaining a healthy diet to cleaning up after meals - these are life skills that I learned from my parents. As teachers, we already have a packed curriculum to deliver. Adding these "adulting" skills to our teaching load is a tall order, given our limited time.
I'm not a teacher but i'm a student but my ideas are that they probably don't get payed enough to deal with everything that is going on in the world . The students are still causing problems no matter the consequences that are being thrown at them. They lack the necessities to realize what is wrong and what is right . Also in my experiences of seeing them do things that is completely unnecessary. ex) wouldn't listen to the teacher ,ignore him/her , Complain to others about having to do there work walking around the class room ). I personally find it frustrating when i'm being ignored so I can imagine the same for them. So in conclusion there is too much problems that they probably don't want to deal with even when they could go work somewhere else and get payed, treated better.
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Heather Ausmus
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While I may not be a teacher, I do have friends who are, and from my understanding, it isn't that they despise their profession. Rather, they often find themselves overwhelmed by the demands of the role. Just as I've experienced burnout in my own career and questioned my path, so too have they. Despite the challenges, I chose to persevere, seeking ways to manage stress and prevent reaching that point of exhaustion again. It wasn't about changing everything, but rather focusing on what was within my control and adapting to the rest.
Teachers, being such pivotal figures in the public eye, have a profound influence on their students and parents. When they feel discontent in their role, it resonates and becomes visible.
From my perspective, it's not that teachers dislike their profession, but rather they are dissatisfied with the systems and procedures that make their job more taxing than it needs to be. This is based on what I've gleaned from the teachers I know and my own experiences with a child in elementary school. We hold our teachers in high regard, recognizing the tremendous impact they have on their community and families. We see their struggles, appreciate their efforts, and respect their dedication.
Teachers, being such pivotal figures in the public eye, have a profound influence on their students and parents. When they feel discontent in their role, it resonates and becomes visible.
From my perspective, it's not that teachers dislike their profession, but rather they are dissatisfied with the systems and procedures that make their job more taxing than it needs to be. This is based on what I've gleaned from the teachers I know and my own experiences with a child in elementary school. We hold our teachers in high regard, recognizing the tremendous impact they have on their community and families. We see their struggles, appreciate their efforts, and respect their dedication.