Do As I Say Not As I Do; An Educational Dilemma
The current shenanigans of our members of parliament present an unfortunate educational dichotomy against our teaching progress. The games being played in Westminster set an unfortunate example for children learning the ethics of adulthood.
One of the greatest drains on our teaching resources is the need to manage disruptive children. Many teachers cite the absence of parental discipline as the cause. The absence of this essential focal role model has created a reaction in school, with many teachers having to act as substitute parents. This additional load comes with a sting, the drain on the teaching resources leaves many classes to struggle with the remaining class time.
Common with us all, children will be wondering what the future holds in store for them. Economic recession caused by greedy and incompetent bankers, and now financial greed being widely portrayed by MP’s. Whilst embroiled in their own self defence denies the country of services we best need from their focus on the problems in hand.
Seems that we have all lost out in a mass of wasted effort at a time we could least afford it.
Alistair Owens http://www.keen2learn.co.uk
