This was actually the worst week in my teaching career. The mob of parents with pitchforks and the bullying mentality of a couple and the sheep-like tendancies of others peeve me off! It is making me second-guess my choice of career.
On the up side, we were at the hospital on Tuesday, and Jonah calls out, "Hey mam! That man has a baby in his belly!" The guy didn't look our way, but I can't believe he didn't hear it. Yikes. And how can you redeem yourself after that? So we had a little chat about how even if a man has a big belly, there is never a baby in there. He just likes to eat. And if a lady has a big belly she may have a baby in there, but maybe she just likes to eat too, so we don't say anything. I don't know if it'll stick, but here's hoping. He's been around so many babies and prenant gals lately I guess it must be on his mind!
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That baby comment made me laugh. As for the teaching, I can relate. This year has been my hardest so far of the seven years I've taught and I do doubt myself regularly. I had my formal yearly evaluation yesterday though and the kids actually acted somewhat normal! I didn't even have to bribe them. It kind of went downhill from there though. Anyway, hang in there!
LOL- did you see the Babs Wlaters special :)
What subjects do you teach? :)
My courses; 75% Dramtic Arts 25% English grades 9 through 12. Used to teach Portuguese, too, but our 3rd language programs all took a beating... argh!
I am a 25 yr teacher :)
Teaching IS for you, but maybe hicksville isn't. Hang in there. And be careful what you blog... you don't know who's reading it.
Melanie -- I'm past caring if they read this. They already have issues with me, so whatever.
Never say never... http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-11/15/content_10361625.htm
Laura
Ha ha, I TOTALLY thought you were going to say you saw that pregnant guy from Babs' special. Suddenly what Jonah said isn't so wrong after all. Who knew!
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