I thought this was appropriate after I sat in a conference yesterday and waited several minutes while a parent was texting. Hmmmm have we overlooked our priorities? I realized yesterday that I treat my puppies better and have more concern for their well being than some parents do for their children. It is a rather sad realization. Parents are the key to the educational puzzle…President Obama said it quite well last night. When a kid is missing that piece, the odds against them are incredible. They are just kids and they are up against a huge obstacle if they are asked to navigate the waters of education on their own. They have to have that safe harbor to come home to at night. Often, we have to offer that safe place at school because it cannot be found at home and as educators we have to remember that when we are frustrated and angry…sometimes we also have to be their parent.
2 Comments
February 25, 2009 at 6:03 pm
I’ve noticed that a lot,
especially where I live…
parents aren’t really parents anymore
and many times I’ve seen the parents be the kids
and the kids act as parents
and it’s crazy when both act like kids…chaos strikes
its sad actually.
February 26, 2009 at 6:07 am
Totally crazy…I have seen the parents act like kids all too often. But there are great parents out there and there are great kids….with crappy parents, you got to wonder how they manage to raise themselves and their parents. Thanks for stopping by.