to those of you who didn't support Jay

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to those of you who didn't support Jay
By Ann

I am shocked at how Jay has been treated. So what if he vents constantly. He is hurting, alone, probably frightened and confused. THe fact that he is venting in writing is good. Write on, Jay! (pun)
I do not mean to be
unkind to anyone, but it is rather self-righteous to offer advice, then get upset that someone doesn't take it the way you think they should. We have been insensitive to this man. SOme kids are brats. Since when are all kids perfect? He teaches middle school. Most of those kids know right from wrong. The Columbine high school kids were probably brats, too, in middle school. We can feel

sorry for them because of their background if that makes you feel better. But the truth is some people are evil no matter what excuse we make up for them. Acknowledging that some kids are brats doesn't mean a person dislikes kids. It is just honest.
Jay, I've taught middle school, high school and elementary (primary and intermediate.) THere is no comparison. How many kids did you have each day? I only have 15. I could go on and on about the differences. THe bottom line is the folks responding don't have a clue what your experience has been like. You have my understanding and sympathy. I hope you get another chance that is reasonable. The research literature says that first year teachers should be given the better classes, not the worst and that they should not have to carry as many periods has the more experienced teachers. However, in the real world unions protect the "experienced teachers" who refuse to take the hard classes. People pay a lot of lip-service to caring about kids, but in reality, well, Jay who knows better about reality than you?