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[title] => DON'T YOU DARE!!
[time] => 2008-05-02 06:32:35
[hometext] => If after readng this, you aren’t convinced, I guess you never will be.
[bodytext] => Have you ever wished that God had given you more than two arms
So you could hug each of the screaming infants during a storm…
when the lightning and thunder get too much to bear?
Have you ever wanted to go home with some of the children you teach
Just so you could tuck them in at night
because their own parents aren’t there or are just too busy to do it.
Have you ever had to give up your lunch
Just so that Joey would not go hungry that day?
Have you spent your own earnings
so that Billy and Jane may attend an event that they couldn’t afford,
but one which you knew they’d enjoy or from which they would benefit?
Have you ever felt afraid when Ricky’s mother stormed into the school
and accused you of grabbing him by the collar
And cutting him on the neck with your fingernails…
Then you breathe a sigh of relief when he admitted that he was ‘playing’ with Tony
and was struck and cut with a pair of scissors..
Have you ever cried inside after seeing little Suzy come to school
all black and blue?
Knowing there’s nothing you can do.
Or when Cindy told you that her dad touches her ‘there’
And her mummy accuses her of telling lies…
Haven’t you ever felt like kicking butt
When Tommy and Joe say their uncle abuses them,
And the worst feeling is knowing that these kids
Will be the next generation of abusers…
Yet you know that you yourself will be abused
By the parents if you intervene.
If by now you aren’t convinced, I guess you never will.
But don’t you DARE sit there and tell me
that a Teacher’s job is no more stressful than another person’s job.
Don’t you dare tell me that we took on a job for which we were not equipped.
Don’t you dare tell me that we don’t need better conditions or more compensation.
Don’t you dare….
Not until you have spent ONE day in my shoes!!
29.05.04
I was reminded of this older post after an incident at school today...This was written 4 years ago when my sister told me that my job is no more stressful than anyone else's... Today, while I was in charge, all the children came scampering to their classes and locking themselves in when a group of kids who were practising marching for our sports next week, (under the supervision of 2 teachers and a soldier) were accosted by a man who was in too much of a hurry to slow down so the kids would clear the road. He threatened them by saying he's gonna get a gun and come back and shoot up the school... Just this morning, 2 people were killed in the area, making it 5 murders for the week..so the kids were really scared.)
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DON'T YOU DARE!!
Contributed by
Jenni_K
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Friday, 2nd May 2008 @ 06:32:35 AM in AEST
Topic:
hbadday
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Have you ever wished that God had given you more than two arms
So you could hug each of the screaming infants during a storm…
when the lightning and thunder get too much to bear?
Have you ever wanted to go home with some of the children you teach
Just so you could tuck them in at night
because their own parents aren’t there or are just too busy to do it.
Have you ever had to give up your lunch
Just so that Joey would not go hungry that day?
Have you spent your own earnings
so that Billy and Jane may attend an event that they couldn’t afford,
but one which you knew they’d enjoy or from which they would benefit?
Have you ever felt afraid when Ricky’s mother stormed into the school
and accused you of grabbing him by the collar
And cutting him on the neck with your fingernails…
Then you breathe a sigh of relief when he admitted that he was ‘playing’ with Tony
and was struck and cut with a pair of scissors..
Have you ever cried inside after seeing little Suzy come to school
all black and blue?
Knowing there’s nothing you can do.
Or when Cindy told you that her dad touches her ‘there’
And her mummy accuses her of telling lies…
Haven’t you ever felt like kicking butt
When Tommy and Joe say their uncle abuses them,
And the worst feeling is knowing that these kids
Will be the next generation of abusers…
Yet you know that you yourself will be abused
By the parents if you intervene.
If by now you aren’t convinced, I guess you never will.
But don’t you DARE sit there and tell me
that a Teacher’s job is no more stressful than another person’s job.
Don’t you dare tell me that we took on a job for which we were not equipped.
Don’t you dare tell me that we don’t need better conditions or more compensation.
Don’t you dare….
Not until you have spent ONE day in my shoes!!
29.05.04
I was reminded of this older post after an incident at school today...This was written 4 years ago when my sister told me that my job is no more stressful than anyone else's... Today, while I was in charge, all the children came scampering to their classes and locking themselves in when a group of kids who were practising marching for our sports next week, (under the supervision of 2 teachers and a soldier) were accosted by a man who was in too much of a hurry to slow down so the kids would clear the road. He threatened them by saying he's gonna get a gun and come back and shoot up the school... Just this morning, 2 people were killed in the area, making it 5 murders for the week..so the kids were really scared.)
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Re: DON'T YOU DARE!!
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by shelby on
Friday, 2nd May 2008 @ 06:51:41 AM AEST
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Oh Jen yes yes yes to all these questions it really takes a toll on a persons heart and soul.
Incredible write and I applaud you for being the caring woman that you are. Our kids now days seem to be lost in a system of government crap..... Arghhhh I wont start on that one lol.
love ya hun
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by prabal77 on
Friday, 2nd May 2008 @ 07:48:08 AM AEST
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you are a lovely writter..i just love the way u xpress..
loved this poem very much |
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Re: DON'T YOU DARE!!
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by jesusofholland on
Friday, 2nd May 2008 @ 08:09:00 AM AEST
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| Being a teacher has to be one of, if not the, hardest and most under appreciated jobs one can have. It takes a strong and caring person to be a good one, and sometimes it can be almost too much to bear. The actions of people in this world can be disgusting, and a teacher, if her eyes are open, sees all many of them on a daily basis through her children. Great write, full of emotion, and anger, not only toward a sister who just doesn't understand, but toward the parents who abuse and neglect their children. Fantastic write! |
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Re: DON'T YOU DARE!!
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by ZiggyB on
Friday, 2nd May 2008 @ 08:14:51 AM AEST
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Give em hell Jenni K
I would not last a week teaching - too high strung for that.
You have succeeded with a fantastic write here.
Excellent!
~Stephan |
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Re: DON'T YOU DARE!!
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by deadwriter on
Friday, 2nd May 2008 @ 11:12:00 AM AEST
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I could not be a teacher. I know for sure I would freak out on the parents too much. Great write and my best to you and those who do teach.
Deadwriter |
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Re: DON'T YOU DARE!!
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by emystar on
Friday, 2nd May 2008 @ 12:04:56 PM AEST
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Very touching write.
I'd think that being respnsible for that many kids would be stress enuff without having to deal with the parents.
good work.
huggs,
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Re: DON'T YOU DARE!!
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by safetyinnumbers on
Friday, 2nd May 2008 @ 02:23:44 PM AEST
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Hi, Good work. It gave me a good insight into what it means to be a teacher. Thanks for sharing. |
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Re: DON'T YOU DARE!!
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by Fwog on
Saturday, 3rd May 2008 @ 08:47:49 AM AEST
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G'day Jen,
Still that same beautiful heart and soul that I love and admire so much.
I don't know how I ever missed this wonderful write.
Love
Fwog
xoxoxox |
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Re: DON'T YOU DARE!!
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by SPSM on
Monday, 5th May 2008 @ 11:46:23 AM AEST
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| I applaud you...And I thank you for being one of the teachers that care and are so passionate about the job, and the children. My oldest daughter is also a teacher, and she is exactly like you...So Thank you Jenni K..You are an inspiration..Make people think...Keep that passion...Keep that outrage...You and every teacher like you deserve a raise and praise...I for one could not do your job, and I admire the ones that can. |
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