[fintstone]

We are pretty much forced to pay the government large amounts of money to educate our children...which pretty much forces most parents to send their children to government schools. Every attempt to divert some of the money the govt takes (vouchers, etc) to create competition via private (better and often less expensive) schools if fought off by the NEA and their liberal cronies. Of course we expect accountability! Why would a teacher not be expected to be accountable for their work/product like any other employee of most any other business?

I expect most of us work far more than 8 hours a day also...with far less time off. (I can't remember the last day I worked less than 12 hours and I get 13 days of vacation per year)

Call yourself a loser if you like...I would probably agree if you are one of those who go into a profession that is known for low pay and whine all the time about it and how others who made different choices should be penalized to compensate. If you like your job enough to accept the pay without blaming everyone else...that is a different matter.

I would hope a person in your position to influence children is telling them the truth...that, like the thread is titled...."choices have consequences." And if they choose to underperform or select their educational/employment goals...they should be prepared to accept the consequences and not expect others to glady bail them out.