V, I just want to say to you that I appreciate you. My son has had very good teachers so far except 1 and he is now in the 6th grade. That has got to be one of the hardest jobs there is and a good teacher that really cares is a great asset to society. You are teaching our future generation, and helping the parents of this generation and more.
I'm what they call a helicopter mom, not sure if that is an insult or compliment, but whichever, I admit to it. I volunteered a lot during my son's elementary years and I saw so many things with parents and children. It's just unbelievable what you teachers must deal with. I'm not a perfect parent by any means but I really try, and I feel so sorry for some of the kids I saw daily. I try not to be judgemental, but sometimes it's really hard. I can't imagine what must go through teachers heads with some of the children and their parents. Anyway, Thank you for all you do, and that goes for all teachers!!