tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10132773.post115620644549432577..comments2024-03-08T00:17:09.224-08:00Comments on The Daily Grind: Whaddya wanna bet?Mr. McNamarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03062641578010808106noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10132773.post-1156580698225159422006-08-26T01:24:00.000-07:002006-08-26T01:24:00.000-07:00redkadu, I can tell you why Rich kids can be more ...redkadu, I can tell you why Rich kids can be more annoying than poorer kids. Growing up at a school deemed rich and then teaching at a school that was lower on the socio-economic scale gave me some perspective.<BR/><BR/>The less students have and expect makes them much more grateful when they receive something they weren't expecting. But when you encounter students at a school deemed richer not only do you as a teacher have to worry about wealthy parents looking over your shoulder but the kids have a level of expectancy rather than gratitude. I mean when you are at a school where the students cars are nicer than the teachers it says something. When a student can wreck his car 4 times and everytime his parents by him a new car where is he learning about being grateful and not just being given everything.<BR/><BR/>When you teach in an environment that is higher on the socio-economic status many students feel as though they are fine and everything should be given to them because that is how they have been raised. With poorer students they aren't given as much so when you present them with opportunities they are much more excited about them and easier to work with.<BR/><BR/>Yet poorer kids can be punks as well. I just found it much more enjoyable to work with students that weren't spoiled, and for the most part you see that in a higher socio-ecomoic class of parentsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10132773.post-1156457984132226482006-08-24T15:19:00.000-07:002006-08-24T15:19:00.000-07:00Really enjoyed this post. I liked the one about a...Really enjoyed this post. I liked the one about a student who feels good about himself is not nearly as successful as the student who is challenged. I think society made a big mistake when we 'focused' on self-esteem.<BR/><BR/>Also, the comments about the incompetent management at every level of school management. Egads! It's a nightmare in my district.<BR/><BR/>You actually hit the nail right on the head in most cases.Bookloggedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00651016653247142255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10132773.post-1156384364546799732006-08-23T18:52:00.000-07:002006-08-23T18:52:00.000-07:00Not much I can disagree with. And, I can't complai...Not much I can disagree with. And, I can't complain about the pay - I have a house over my head, and our income is higher than most in our small community. There is a lot of whining going on by parents, children and teachers. Also a lot of time wasted in front of a box while they sit on the couch.<BR/>Thanks for posting.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15279097751133383753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10132773.post-1156377700116362202006-08-23T17:01:00.000-07:002006-08-23T17:01:00.000-07:00Sorry, that was me above. Didn't mean to post ano...Sorry, that was me above. Didn't mean to post anonymously.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10132773.post-1156377580525565732006-08-23T16:59:00.000-07:002006-08-23T16:59:00.000-07:00You had me up until "That more rich kids annoy me ...You had me up until "That more rich kids annoy me than poor kids?"<BR/><BR/>I'd be curious to know why and how the students' parents' financial status affects your opinion of them as desirable in the classroom.<BR/><BR/>Is it a political, or behavioral preference?<BR/><BR/>Other than that, bravo. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10132773.post-1156374052841953982006-08-23T16:00:00.000-07:002006-08-23T16:00:00.000-07:00As a compulsive gambler, I enjoyed this little gam...As a compulsive gambler, I enjoyed this little game. We need some odds, though.anonymous educatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09521915003039915966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10132773.post-1156213949760415232006-08-21T19:32:00.000-07:002006-08-21T19:32:00.000-07:00I sometimes say if it weren't for those damn kids ...I sometimes say if it weren't for those damn kids school would be great. But honestly, if it weren't for the damn administration school would rock. Sometimes, I think Laura Ingalls Wilder had it made.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the list.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10132773.post-1156213592776268562006-08-21T19:26:00.000-07:002006-08-21T19:26:00.000-07:00Excellent questions, all! I like the balance you'...Excellent questions, all! I like the balance you've struck.<BR/><BR/>I've long wanted to dare our state officials to take the 10th grade writing test anonymously. And rich kids, honors kids: too much entitlement and too good at cheating.<BR/><BR/>I can't wait to see more "Whaddya wanna bets"!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com