grannys gone and done it

[lindalouly]

Between teaching middle school and teaching at an adolescent drug treatment program, I think the kids' minds were very far away from what I was trying to teach. I taught in very poor areas, where teachers were really needed... because they burned out so quickly. It was combat duty.

Those are the teachers we need though... We live in a ghettoish area where kids seem to slip by and then they get that one teacher.... the one that pulls them up and gets them a good councillar and sends them on a good path. I have kids that resemble that.

 

[Wishing4Wings]

Goodnight Twist.

Wish the computer had smell-o-vision. I would send you all the grapefruit blossom scent wafting in through the sliding door on a lovely cool breeze.

 

[twisted-acres-farm]

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and most of us remember the "good" teachers and are grateful to and for them when we get older

 

[lindalouly]

well you all I still need to find something to eat for dinner and do my nightly routine.

So I shall wish you all a good night sweet dreams warm fuzzies and prayers

Night. cuz... guess ill explore BYC until someone talks on here.

Get good sleep.

 

[Wishing4Wings]

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I would try to focus on the kids that were trying. It was hard when the other kids were so disruptive... or on drugs... or in gangs... or sleeping in class because there was a drug raid at the apartment next door including gunfire... or their parents left them in a car on the street all weekend while the parents were inside "partying." It was very sad. And this was at the public school. Drug rehabbers were really sad.

 

[lindalouly]

I would try to focus on the kids that were trying. It was hard when the other kids were so disruptive... or on drugs... or in gangs... or sleeping in class because there was a drug raid at the apartment next door including gunfire... or their parents left them in a car on the street all weekend while the parents were inside "partying." It was very sad. And this was at the public school. Drug rehabbers were really sad.

That is horrible... but you are right, it is dependant on the kid too. I have a 4.0 kid that went through the same struggles as other friends in the neighborhoods... Friends hurt.. bad decisions but he chose to work hard.. I have one that struggles... he has severe adhd but also chooses to not focus as much.. I have to pull double duty on him and its nice when I have back up from the school.

 

[lindalouly]

Im going to go too. Gonna eat a sandwhich and go snuggle with the hubby. Hope everyone sleeps well. Love you all very much.

 

[Wishing4Wings]

It's good there you are there to support him. I had one parent tell me when he's at school he's your problem, don't call me again. Some kids don't have much of a chance.

 

[lindalouly]

It's good there you are there to support him. I had one parent tell me when he's at school he's your problem, don't call me again. Some kids don't have much of a chance.

Ohhhh no... Im that mom that feels free to call the school at anytime... yikes.. I know parents like that.

 

[Wishing4Wings]

Happy snuggling Linda! I'm half asleep already! But i'll be wide awake at 4 am as usual!