tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1767516408851023421.post2284794508831887934..comments2023-07-15T20:46:51.341-07:00Comments on Free Ranging Chickens and Grandchildren: What Teachers Want to Tell Parents Thanks CNNGramerlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13656521366637152905noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1767516408851023421.post-81295047014182840882011-09-13T17:35:53.448-07:002011-09-13T17:35:53.448-07:00That's the point. I, along with a majority of ...That's the point. I, along with a majority of parents, don't do these things, so why write an article speaking to us like we're dumb or jerk parents? I guess I wouldn't be so defensive if this wasn't the first article like this I've seen. Especially with all the support I feel parents gave last year with the BS budget cuts, here the parents are, being berated.<br /> Sure, you're gonna come a jerk parent, just like I'm sure at some point everyone comes across a jerk teacher. They're out there, it doesn't mean all parents are jerks, or all teachers are. <br />I don't know if that makes any sense or not or clears it up.Ceecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02925258810587188050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1767516408851023421.post-69107806967609822412011-09-13T16:56:48.749-07:002011-09-13T16:56:48.749-07:00Shari, it's so hard on the student, the teache...Shari, it's so hard on the student, the teacher, the mama and the g-ma when a child doesn't learn like the norm. Still, I think being positive with the teacher can only help. Glad it gave you some perspective. <br />Ceece- I'm not sure if you aren't the type of parent he talks about that you would understand what he is talking about. I have experienced most of things he mentions either personally or with a nearby teacher. There are parents who call to try and get you to change a child's grade. If I say I see a problem focusing, then they turn it around and say I said there child should be on drugs. If I insist a student finish their work before moving on to an activity that isn't a standard, I'm accused of picking on the child. The list goes on and on and on. If you don't do those things, then I don't really get being insulted, but we each are entitled to our own opinion.Gramerlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13656521366637152905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1767516408851023421.post-74565564937887983352011-09-13T13:44:30.622-07:002011-09-13T13:44:30.622-07:00I found this article to be insulting and condescen...I found this article to be insulting and condescending, actually. Perhaps if i hadn't first seen it on the page of another teacher on facebook who constantly complains (she doesn't live locally) I would feel different, but as it stands it did nothing but put me on the defensive. (and I'm not the only parent that felt this way):-(Ceecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02925258810587188050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1767516408851023421.post-24541277973421521552011-09-13T04:44:55.211-07:002011-09-13T04:44:55.211-07:00You know I am going through trials with my grandso...You know I am going through trials with my grandson and his teacher. I am grateful for this post. It does give me a different perspective. I think I will have a more positive attitude in working with his teachers in the future. When you talk about your curriculum, it always sounds awesome. I am sure you are a great teacher.Sharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13842711799199331211noreply@blogger.com