tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post3027845791104596004..comments2024-01-22T21:12:20.299+11:00Comments on Lilly's Life: Give teachers a breakLillyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14597193176450931002noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-36226871286137344402011-01-09T10:55:46.687+11:002011-01-09T10:55:46.687+11:00thanksthanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-53310671828303175112009-10-01T03:46:57.918+10:002009-10-01T03:46:57.918+10:00My Mom is a teacher and my friends tell me that I ...My Mom is a teacher and my friends tell me that I missed my calling, that I should have been one as well. I enjoy training and teaching in the jewelry making classes... but I used to sub-teach at Mom's school and I would help her in the classroom after I got out of my classes when I was a teenager. I heard too many of the horror stories she had to handle, the kids, the students, the other teachers, the principals, the politics, the pay.... put it all together and no way was I going into that field. God bless the Teachers!Aletahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05605214202876973830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-65297133606217343902009-09-17T11:36:33.130+10:002009-09-17T11:36:33.130+10:00Lilly, my dear....I hope you are okay. It's b...Lilly, my dear....I hope you are okay. It's been a while since you posted and I just hope that it is being busy with life-outside-of-blogging...! Just wanted you to know I am thinking of you and sending you (((((((HUGS)))))))!OldLady Of The Hillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02458879772193114892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-82898122903815033332009-09-17T10:44:02.797+10:002009-09-17T10:44:02.797+10:00G'day Lilly
I was once upon a time married to ...G'day Lilly<br />I was once upon a time married to a teacher. When, for the thousandth time he asked me a half question (eg 'If there are twelve eggs in a dozen there must be 36 in ... pause for answer') I decided it was time to call it a day.<br />Cheers dear<br />June also in OzJune Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-248014194075437272009-09-16T16:36:32.305+10:002009-09-16T16:36:32.305+10:00first of all... i am glad you knew your limits... ...first of all... i am glad you knew your limits... i am grateful for the many great teachers my children have had. but one year we did have one... ugh... i dont think she even LIKED teaching... <br /><br />funny answering machine.EmmaPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13674416956252503821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-25389818201149125682009-09-16T00:46:00.147+10:002009-09-16T00:46:00.147+10:00Parents really are the responsible ones for our ch...Parents really are the responsible ones for our children's behaviors. They observe and learn through us.Michael Horvathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06490946095047002839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-84133327044865617832009-09-14T23:46:43.376+10:002009-09-14T23:46:43.376+10:00My kids have never been really thrilled that I gen...My kids have never been really thrilled that I generally agree with the teacher's side of things first over their own explanations. Somehow, "she hates everyone" doesn't always seem to fit the situation.Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01722162542135510165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-30001066391171185732009-09-14T04:06:34.897+10:002009-09-14T04:06:34.897+10:00Very good post. I struggle constantly as far as ho...Very good post. I struggle constantly as far as how much to support my son and also support the teacher. I used to be a teacher, but when it is your kid, well, all logic flies out the window. At least with me... : )Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07874897254332872367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-86893645101055134072009-09-13T15:14:56.906+10:002009-09-13T15:14:56.906+10:00This is so funny I have sent it around to all my t...This is so funny I have sent it around to all my teacher friends. The need the laugh.Helena Pnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-84185021576133965242009-09-13T09:49:57.522+10:002009-09-13T09:49:57.522+10:00Hello Lilly, how are you today.
I miss my teacher...Hello Lilly, how are you today.<br /><br />I miss my teachers. I don't think teachers today have the same characters and qualities of teachers of yesteryears. But then again, I could be wrong.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02399300464457820101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-82224555346239991682009-09-13T07:09:40.753+10:002009-09-13T07:09:40.753+10:00Oh, I loved the audio! I'm not a teacher, but...Oh, I loved the audio! I'm not a teacher, but I go into public schools telling stories. I have to respect and admire teachers for the jobs they do, and I know that I was not cut out for it! Love 'em & leave 'em is my motto! Great post.This Eclectic Lifehttp://thiseclecticlife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-54274268722354306232009-09-12T19:53:23.744+10:002009-09-12T19:53:23.744+10:00I heartily agree with you Ms Lilly!!! Three cheers...I heartily agree with you Ms Lilly!!! Three cheers for teachers ...not that I'm biased or anything having trained to be one (secondary history english) - but escaped to the gentler world of teaching English as a second language. Even that's pretty full on - I truly admire and respect your siblings - teachers rock!! Have a lovely weekend Lilly!! XXSamhttp://www.matouenpeluche.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-17509140609905529732009-09-11T13:08:45.325+10:002009-09-11T13:08:45.325+10:00That was very funny. What a great post, Lilly. Tak...That was very funny. What a great post, Lilly. Take care.Something Happened Somewhere Turninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17897631770669843340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-62654853306969585882009-09-11T08:41:10.612+10:002009-09-11T08:41:10.612+10:00I heard this whole message and it was hilarious. A...I heard this whole message and it was hilarious. And yes the main message is that kids need to take responsibility. I exercise (or rather exorcise!!) this idea in my household and it works like a charm!Mervathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14482411783035224286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-69867931251173523162009-09-10T12:46:58.033+10:002009-09-10T12:46:58.033+10:00That is hilarious. I think teachers have to be sai...That is hilarious. I think teachers have to be saints. There is no way I could ever be one or have the patience to deal with all those children. My own were bad enough so I certainly don't want someone else's child.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12078537002880283509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-92011859205356738512009-09-10T04:06:24.663+10:002009-09-10T04:06:24.663+10:00Funny, Lilly! I laughed out at #6 "If you wa...Funny, Lilly! I laughed out at #6 "If you want us to raise your child, press 6!" hahaha ...<br /><br />My youngest daughter has, thankfully, returned to college this Fall and wants to become a teacher. I've told her that in order to become a teacher, you actually have to learn something to impart upon the students. There's more to this, but I don't wanna bore anyone. It's been a LONG summer for sure! Now, she's working at a daycare with 2 - 3 year olds part-time and going to school in the afternoon. I gotta text, "Thank you for making me go back to college Mom!" Thank God! And she's now living with an old neighborhood friend and NOT her boyfriend! Praise GOD!<br /><br />I just hope this is truly what she wants because, actually, I think she'd be a really GREAT hairdresser! ;)<br /><br />I believe if she sticks with the traditional plan, she'll be a wonderful teacher. She's always had a way with kids. They adore her! Now that she's on her own, I hope the structure will help keep her on track. But! I realize she could wind up moving in back home. They usually do, don't they?<br /><br />:D<br /><br />Juls~Papier Creatifhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08070928853118142791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-91361223370869388302009-09-09T20:00:32.184+10:002009-09-09T20:00:32.184+10:00It is so true that parents need to take more respo...It is so true that parents need to take more respomsability for what their kids are doing---ESPECIALLY in the cases of not showing up for classes so often and not even doing 'the work'. I cut school with friends a number of times over my High School years--- maybe it happened 5 times all together in my senior year, but I would ALWAYS do the work.....It does seem that their is a strange attitude towards teachers now---as if THEY are responsible for all of this kind of behavior, and NOT the parents---Which is really crazy! I think teachers are the unsung hero's of the world. They can be inspiring and open up one's mind to so many things....It is really terrible that Teachers ae paid so little. Those who teach must be pretty dedicated to do so, considering the monetary rewards are so slim, and they sure must truly love what they are doing, When they do really well...many miracles can happen, some of which sets a person on a wonderful path for the rest of their lives.<br /><br />I love those Phone Message Options'....lol!OldLady Of The Hillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02458879772193114892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-59666651883253826102009-09-09T16:13:41.470+10:002009-09-09T16:13:41.470+10:00really smart post!=)
i just cant believe that the...really smart post!=)<br /><br />i just cant believe that the mother's are the ones telling lies. i dearly hope the kids are not aware of it.<br /><br />BTW, i am here to let you know that I tagged you in my latest post. hope you can visit back to see...and join the fun.JENIE=)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14394393447362130586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-46778319768011823082009-09-09T09:58:53.173+10:002009-09-09T09:58:53.173+10:00Oh, that voicemail is HILARIOUS. My teacher friend...Oh, that voicemail is HILARIOUS. My teacher friends have the best stories, but also the worst. (Well, maybe except for nurses... but that's a different kind of 'worst'.) All I know is, I could NEVER do what they do, and I'm damn grateful for it.rachaelgkinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18002691394373545956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-21985737996272370032009-09-09T09:29:24.675+10:002009-09-09T09:29:24.675+10:00I've been lucky for the teachers that have cha...I've been lucky for the teachers that have challenged me, forcing me to think creatively and to analyze critically. Some parents would mistake the "challenge" as believing the teacher is treating the pupil unfairly. We should allow teachers to do their profession without undue interference from parents.<br /><br />Aside: Your post reminded me of a video I posted earlier. Please see below:<br /><br />http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/ken_robinson_says_schools_kill_creativity.htmlJohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07774058959178034129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-47261468574751874162009-09-09T06:27:10.974+10:002009-09-09T06:27:10.974+10:00THAT was by far... my favorite post ever!!!
I am ...THAT was by far... my favorite post ever!!!<br /><br />I am a FORMER teacher... for exactly those reasons on that MP3...<br /><br />I LOVED THIS POSST!!! SOOOOOOO TRUE...Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14534463785605832840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-30759741070688252762009-09-09T05:18:04.126+10:002009-09-09T05:18:04.126+10:00Must confess that after 23 years retirement I stil...Must confess that after 23 years retirement I still often use a red pen ! ( And am often tempted to rap R over the knuckles or make him go and stand in the hall )<br />In my day it was a wonderful job but then we had respect and support from most parents I always remember one dad saying " Any trouble from my lads let me know and I'll come in and deal with them !" They were lovely boysBarbara Blundellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10737381770907901607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-67472853863066077692009-09-08T14:41:56.153+10:002009-09-08T14:41:56.153+10:00thanks - I shared that with my two teacher daughte...thanks - I shared that with my two teacher daughters.<br /><br />Have you heard of the Lake Wobegon effect? It from the radio show that states:<br />"all the women are strong, all the men are good-looking, and all the children are above average."Bill Lislemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15187273560129198423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-76203424148766412672009-09-08T13:49:32.479+10:002009-09-08T13:49:32.479+10:00Hooray for teachers, Lilly. Most of them are the ...Hooray for teachers, Lilly. Most of them are the salt of the earth, and imagine the uproar from parents if every teacher resigned and said, that's it, I refuse to try and educate your out of control little brats any longer. LOL.Rowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02765993736554383626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-12849565351164723842009-09-08T12:36:38.477+10:002009-09-08T12:36:38.477+10:00So very true. The one thing parents cannot fathom...So very true. The one thing parents cannot fathom is the idea that someone else may know what is best for their kids.pilgrimchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13808106043964544413noreply@blogger.com