It's been a while. Sorry about that. Hopefully, your holidays were wonderful. I came back all refreshed. Things were great for about a week. I think my kids were sated with long vacations, horror movies, running wild, and playing video games. There weren't any problems. I actually was beginning to feel thoughts of love and bonding with them.
I say "was" because things have gone back to the way they were. My kids have resumed their lack of care. They are lazy and angry. More than I've ever seen them. It's only January. I don't get it.
I wish I could say that they were excited and thrilled about the Obama inauguration. They don't seem to give a fiddler's damn. Fiddler's damn. I read that in Revolutionary Road the other day. People just don't use terms like that anymore. I've been waiting for a chance to use it. There you go. Anyhow, I write from the front lines and I wish I could say the kids are excited, ready, and willing to learn. In fact it's just the same as it ever was. My kids don't give a fiddler's damn. I, however, do and will continue to work my ass off. Obama said yesterday that we've got to work hard because no one else is going to do it. Well, I'm doing it. It would be nice if my kids got that message. Mr. Obama, if you're reading, please come by any day between 8 and 3. Lend a hand. I can use it.
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My friend, you are the biggest trooper on the planet. Did they let the kids watch the inauguration at school? I wonder if you teachers could have any way to make it a big deal for them, any way to bring home the importance of the change, or are you all just so constrained by what you have to teach for federal tests, etc. How long until June?
I'm really sad to hear that nothing changed. I just finished my student teaching (so I connect to your being a teacher)... and I voted for and support Obama. When my husband and I watched Obama take his place as 44th president we had our two young daughters watch with us. We were so proud. And to my point - my husband and I were hoping that Obama would truly inspire the youth, and yes, particularly black youth, to aim for the stars. I'm sad to hear that the parents of these children placed no real value or meaning on the election of the U.S.A's first African American president.
Just found your blog...sorry to hear about your discouragement. I think it's awesome that you're sharing. There are a lot of teachers in your predicament, and your blog is a reminder that they're not alone. Hang in there!
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