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Originally Posted by Daradon
Woof. Pretty harsh.
I don't disagree that the infographic is one sided, I don't even like the quote myself. Unsolicited and heavy handed.
But it brings up points the public doesn't think about. Todays teachers have to be part psychologist, part doctor (have to know all about the meds their students are or are not on), part daycare/legal guardian, part volunteer athlete, part law student.
All the while educating and motivating.
There is a simple argument, idiom mostly. Yes, there are some bad teachers. Like any job. But more than most professions, teachers get involved cause they want to help. Make a difference.
The idiom is... no one ever went into teaching for the money.
Be honest, have you ever heard that?
Did you have a friend in university who was all 'I'm going into teaching for the free ride and the massive pay'?
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What's harsh? Stating that social media causes those types of problems for kids? That has nothing to do with teachers so I'm not sure what's harsh about it. And I would agree with you that teacher's responsibilities have increased more than what they used to be. Also, it is definitely a shame that teachers can't be as creative with their curriculum.
Anyway, I will be honest. My best friend became a teacher, he was primarily motivated by the pension and the guaranteed job that doesn't suffer from a cyclical business environment like oil and gas and that you can't really get fired. He always wanted to make a decent living, started out wanting to do law but switched to teaching.
As for people who have gone into the profession for the love of teaching and making a difference yes, I think most people go into their careers with that kind of thinking.
My honest opinion is that some people go into teaching for a variety of reasons including the reasons you've mentioned but as well the reasons sliver has mentioned. At the end of the day, it's a pretty solid job (and good on you teachers) except for the junior high gig. The junior high gig seems treacherous. All other age groups seem manageable.