I don’t like to parse other people comments, but the train ride out to cedar knolls this morning is a long one and I’m bored looking out the window. So to pass the time, I’d like to address your points.
a) There is no greater copout than saying, don’t shoot the messenger, I am just repeating how my friend feels.
b) nor do I believe it is so unreasonable for a parent to believe that their child will keep their shoes on in school or that a good double bow will remain tied all day. Nor is it unreasonable to assume that if the teacher requests children to remove their shoes, that teacher will help them put them back on. Nor is it unreasonable to assume that in the event a childs laces come untied, teacher will gladly help child redo their laces. Nor is it unreasonable to assume that if the teacher finds something about a child so terribly frustrating, they will address said something with the parents of the child instead of allowing frustration to build up inside of them, and who knows, take it out one day on said child.
c) I find it irresponsible for someone who claims to be such a caring teacher to use such a broad paintbrush when clearly it is not the case.
d) if teacher has an issue repeatedly tying
A childs laces, they should address it with the child or their parents. Any teacher that comes to dislike a student over something so silly as shoelaces, should seriously think about a different profession.
e) at least you are honest with yourself. That is a lot more than can be said about many people.
f) I truly hope you don’t teach the way you type, on autocorrect, or autopilot. If you do, I can see how something as trivial as untied shoelaces can get you all worked up.
g) sometimes the only way to respond to outrageously ridiculous is with sarcasm. Ridiculous statements and assertions do not deserve serious or well thought out responses. I know that I am writing a lot faster than I am thinking right now.
As to the names people use, why does it offend you if someone goes by the name “I’m the best” or “number one poster”. I guess if you come unglued at the thought of tying shoes, this might bother you too.
h) neither is the conversation that often comes up in the parents room. You know, the one about those teachers who are in it for their own egos and not those they are teaching. One example are those teachers who do their childrens art projects for them, lest, chas vshalom, a parsha project goes home with coloring outside the line, or a purple sky and pink trees..
Wishing you and your students a most successful year of teaching and learning.