Had a nice talk with my team teachers today. They can see the stress getting to me, and a lot is my work ethic - I don't want to give up on any kids, even the ones that have barriers to learning, or allowing themselves to try. I buy into the hype, that if I put more effort in, I will reach them. Reality says I won't. On top of it all, the government (NCLB) looks over my shoulder all the time, questioning my value and ability as a teacher.
I just have to let it go to avoid what my colleague calls busting a gasket. They worry about me, as the stress does get to me, plus I have different challenges with my pigmentation. I can't say the exact same things as the others on the team and not catch flak. Plus I allow my buttons to be pushed too often.
On the home front, my oldest got her report card today. 2 A, a C, a D and 2 F. She doesn't give a damn about handing in homework, and holds grudges against teachers, playing classroom lawyer about talking "before class starts" etc. If this keeps up, we won't be paying an arm and a leg for her to finish out her senior year, which will severely compromise her college aspirations.
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I wish I had good advice for dealing with the older child. But I don't. Been there. Done that.
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