http://disqus.com/by/ibenatescotty/enMon, 16 Jun 2008 12:30:50 -0000http://www.thefrustratedteacher.com/2008/06/open-court.html#comment-684330<p>This last year was my first year teaching, and already I'm thinking about giving it up for the very same reasons you mentioned. No money, no trust, no time, no support, no materials, no assistance, no GATE... you're right, the only reward we get is thanks from kids and parents... and I didn't even get that this year. Instead I got parents who thought they knew what should be taught or how it should be taught and when I pushed their kids they thought I was pushing "too hard." I had students who were rude and had a complete lack of self-control and respect. In summary, I didn't even get the "thank you's" from parents and students. <br>Next year I'm teaching 2nd grade, which is a relief. This last year I taught 6th grade - never again! So I've been hoping that this upcoming year will be better, but as I read your posts and talk to more of my fellow teachers, I'm not so sure 2nd grade will be all that much better. Depressing.</p>ibenatescottyMon, 16 Jun 2008 12:30:50 -0000