Quote:That also illustrates the problem with unions.  The woman who was fired acknowledged and accepted that she knew what she did was wrong and against the rules.  Union people tend to think that they get "three strikes" or whatever if they break the rules.  I have never been fired or disciplined at a job personally, but there were times that I messed up, owned up to it, and expected to either be fired or reprimanded.  Fortunately for me, I've always had a good relationship with my employers and the worst I ever got was a "verbal reprimand".

 

I'll address the part that I bolded from your quote below.

 

 

That's a problem in today's society.  If it's not "children having children" it's irresponsible people procreating.  The "traditional" family is slowly disappearing.  Look at how many children that are born out of wedlock or belong to single parent homes.  It's more of a priority for "parents" to have their smart phones, their cigarettes and their beer rather than providing for their children.  The culture of "working hard" and "doing what it takes" is fading away.  Today we live in a "it's all about me" society.

I hear you. It only further makes the job in the classroom that much more difficult. Try getting a hold of some of these parents on the phone to set up a conference, talk about grades, behavior etc., and it is next to impossible. Never a returned phone call or email. There is little to no care among some at home. When that is the case, the teacher's job difficulty level is ramped up a ton.

 

I am a firm believer that the many issues facing our country today could be greatly benefitted by parents caring for their kids, and raising their kids in a two parent home. Being taught morals, right and wrong, etc.

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