I always wish to be home when this time of year rolls around. Something about being in Augusta on Master's week that I just love. I was really routing for Freddie to pull out a win, but Phil is a great guy that I like to see do well, so I was very pleased. On a side note** I really found myself cheering for Tiger Woods. I didn't want him to win the tournament, but I did want him to do well. I surprised myself when I realized I was hoping for him to do well. Who knows why, but true!?
Also, since most of you have asked about my teaching times, I'll say it's going well and keeping me busy. I work almost every day and never get bored. I have learned a lot of things in seeing children the way I do. I bounce around to all age levels and all schools. One of the most amazing and sad things I have discovered is the real difference between the children at the poorer schools and richer schools. Kids of the same age at the richer schools are MUCH better behaving and respectful overall. I think parenting is vital to a kids success. The worst kids I get in every class are the ones that live with their Grandparents! It's a strange correlation realized, but based on my experience a real issue.
Another interesting bit is Carlsbad's median family income is only $35,640. A lot of the kids here are not planning for a life in college after school, and two of the children I polled said they wanted to become drug dealers. I just try and encourage every kid I see that college or tech school is the way to go! Also, New Mexico did have, and is currently in second for the highest teen pregnancy rate in the country. You would not believe the number of pregnant girls I see walking around this high school. Someone needs to step in and give the talk to these kids who are not getting the memo!
On a happy note! I have met many great kids and teachers here, so don't think it's all gloom. I love eye opening experiences. I think I'll be a better parent in the future based on what I've seen, heard, and learned here in Carlsbad, NM.
There are some really crappy parents out there. It's sad. A lot of selfish parents who only worry about themselves and not their kids. Work, drugs and alcohol, keeping up w/ the Jones', sports, general laziness are all things that I've seen people care about more than their kids. You and Luke will be great parents someday and like you said you can learn a lot from these kids you are teaching.
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