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Sadly, and tragically, people in education do not have what it takes to work with young people.
While they may be knowledgeable people in their subject or done well in earning a supervisory degree, they do demonstrate any realization they are dealing with precious cargo; children.
I am not saying it is easy. Neither is fixing a transmission, and if you dont have what it takes, find another career.
I teach on the high school level and I cannot tell you how much damage is done to students from they way they were treated in the past.
The damage is in their emotional well being affecting their comfort level in a classroom environment which demands the courage to try new things until then can be done well, leading to a great sense of satisfaction when a competent level of achievement has been acquired.
The solution? Standardized education where teachers meet state requirements with qualified supervisors to check performance.
In contrast, the public school system, even with the problems of behavior in those schools, the school system itself does little damage to the development of the child, and offers a good deal more to bring all kinds of learners to academic success.
Why is it in yeshivos I see highly intelligent boys who are way below grade level in limud chol studies? And they are embarrassed by their skill level. Weer they suppose to speak up and tell the teacher not to neglect them?
And why do I hear stories about corporal punishment that students feel the need to share with me??
I can only do my part, and also ask each educator to develop the understanding and patience of a professional, or get out of the child development business.