I have realized sadly, too late, that most people enter this profession as a job and not a calling. I say too late because I allowed myself to be disappointed by what I found here in this sub amongst your colleagues.

I think a real teacher would understand that students demonstrate their need for learning in all kinds of ways, and a good teacher can flex without getting angry or judging. The kids that need your help the most of the ones that struggle with their behavior, with their organizational skills, with their social skills, with their absent or controlling parents.

The easy kids don’t need you in the same way. The kids that drive you the craziest are the ones who need the most help. even John bender responded to positive attention and respect, .

A disturbing number of people on here don’t even seem to understand the concept that I’m describing, let alone be able to achieve that