Tough Talk,
I love my brother-in-law. He is kind, decent and a recognized and gifted teacher. Lately however, he is depressed and mopey because his school is going down the gutter. With the kids acting out, the arrogance and stupidity of the newest crop of teachers, and the gross and utter incompetence of the administration, he has lost his love of teaching. What advice would you have for him TT? (Evanstone, North Dakota)
Evans- Tone,
The Irish have a saying, “Don’t get mad, get even.” If he has tenure, he can shove a 2”-by-4” up the Admin and do as much damage as possible (and so what if he doesn’t). As for the kids, tell them to direct their hostility and pathologies at the administrators and teachers who run his school. Tell him to take action now, inflict real damage to those who deserve it and don’t be afraid to start problems!
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Tough Talk 