I am also an educator like many of you on CP. Being a teacher was something I always wanted to do, and I made the right choices in my life and enjoy teaching immensely. Being in my own classroom with my little community of kids is rewarding. Seeing them work through challenges and collaborate is why I got into teaching, to be a part of a community and facilitate experiences for young people.
The bureaucracy and sometimes the parents can be frustrating. Generally parents are great, and of course I understand they are just looking at what they feel is best for their child, however some are just entitled and rude and don't treat me like a professional. Instead of viewing my role in their child's life as important and part of the team of people trying to do good for their kid, I often get treated like I'm the bad guy and the reason for their child's problems. That can get quite tiring and depressing, but I try to look past it and enjoy the 9-5 part of the job where I am in the classroom with the kids (the reason most of us decide to teach).
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