Do your kids' teachers love neediness?

[curmudgeon]

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@nsm

When I taught college, I didn’t have a high opinion of students who just stopped by office hours to chat or to go over info that had been clearly explained in class. I did have a high opinion of students who stopped by** to delve into info in more depth than I could go into in class**.</p>

<p>And, of course, when opportunities for students arose, the students whom I knew best and respected the most would be first in line for them.</p>

<p>This is the way the world works: Someone who just quietly does hard work will be overlooked while those who establish real relationships with higher ups will get the opportunities.

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<p>I couldn’t agree more, nsm. </p>

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I am non-violent, but some of my daughter’s just-got-home-from-school reports of teacher intrusiveness have angered me to the point where I have bellowed, thrown objects, pounded walls, kicked and punched furniture, and even vomited with rage.

That’s unfortunate. I hope things go better for you.</p>