Time to Introduce Compulsory Military Service

[dotinthesky]

I could never be a teacher in England. Either I would kill one of the students, get killed by one of them, or kill myself.

Just now, walking down the South Bank, I witnessed a group of teenage boys in green uniform bully their teacher. One of them threw water over the man and ran away, to the cheers and laughter of the other kids. The teacher tried to chase him then gave up. Eventually, when he caught up with the kid, what could he do? Nothing. He didn't even manage to wrestle the bottle of water from his hands. While he stood in the middle of the boys, befuddled and smiling awkwardly (to hide his shame) another boy came up from behind and pulled his coat's hood over his head.

If that wasn't enough, I spotted three other teenagers squatting by the London Tram displayed outside the National Theatre (the Mayor of London wants to re-create a tram line from Euston to Waterloo). The teenagers were graffiting the tram while on the other side a television crew filmed an interview. I wanted to give those kids a swift kick up the arse, but you can guess what I did instead.

I'm turning into a grumpy old man.

Comments

Re: Subbing in San Diego

[commonpeople.livejournal.com]

Britain has suffered as well from many teachers quitting, or a lack of interest in joining the profession. The government has tried to seduce people into joining the profession, but everyone knows a horror story about teachers/pupils (especially in big cities) which kills any interest in becoming a teacher. If I were to become a teacher, it would have to be for adults - people who are actively interested in learning.

Re: Subbing in San Diego

[deathrockboy.livejournal.com]

hey man, if they want to start outsourcing, i'll take an application. i mean, granted, i haven't actually gratuated from university, but it would be completely sweet to teach in england. america is SOOOO over.

Re: Subbing in San Diego

[commonpeople.livejournal.com]

Look into immigrating! I have a friend from Brasil who just went through all the proper channels and is now moving here in March. If you want to teach here, it might be easier to get a work permit.