The School Teacher
After being interviewed by the school administration, the teaching
prospect said, 'Let me see if I've got this right: 'You want me to go into that
room with all those kids, correct their disruptive behavior, observe
them for signs of abuse, monitor their dress habits, censor their T-shirt
messages, and instill in them a love for learning. You want me to check their
backpacks for weapons, wage war on drugs and sexually transmitted diseases,
and raise their sense of self esteem and personal pride. 'You want me to teach
them patriotism and good citizenship, sportsmanship and fair play, and
how to register to vote, balance a checkbook, and apply for a job. You want me to
check their heads for lice, recognize signs of antisocial behavior, and
make sure that they all pass the state exams. 'You want me to provide them
with an equal education regardless of their handicaps, and communicate regularly
with their parents by letter, telephone, newsletter, and report card. 'You want me to do all this
with a piece of chalk, a blackboard, a bulletin board, a few books, a big smile,
and a starting salary that qualifies me for food stamps. You want me to do
all this and then you tell me.......... .......'I CAN'T PRAY?'
After being interviewed by the school administration, the teaching
prospect said, 'Let me see if I've got this right: 'You want me to go into that
room with all those kids, correct their disruptive behavior, observe
them for signs of abuse, monitor their dress habits, censor their T-shirt
messages, and instill in them a love for learning. You want me to check their
backpacks for weapons, wage war on drugs and sexually transmitted diseases,
and raise their sense of self esteem and personal pride. 'You want me to teach
them patriotism and good citizenship, sportsmanship and fair play, and
how to register to vote, balance a checkbook, and apply for a job. You want me to
check their heads for lice, recognize signs of antisocial behavior, and
make sure that they all pass the state exams. 'You want me to provide them
with an equal education regardless of their handicaps, and communicate regularly
with their parents by letter, telephone, newsletter, and report card. 'You want me to do all this
with a piece of chalk, a blackboard, a bulletin board, a few books, a big smile,
and a starting salary that qualifies me for food stamps. You want me to do
all this and then you tell me.......... .......'I CAN'T PRAY?'
Isn't this the truth?........Ya'll have a Happy and safe day!
