I have plenty of respect for what they really do You make a great judge Dutchy, I'm just pointing out to Jenny and all teachers for that matter, that their role in life is a necessity, but they shouldn't get carried along with silly ideas of grandeur.
I'd re-classify them all as child minders...
It's quite simple really and no big deal. Plus the holidays they get, are ridiculous!
As the judge I must point out, "child-minders" is a little bit below the belt, I feel they play a very important role in the life of a child!
Still waiting for Jenny to show up.
Where to begin?...
I agree that much of teaching is "child minding"...And, actually, I have a LOT of respect for the type of person who could be an elementary school teacher and control thirty eight year olds at once! I, however, will have teenagers (which may seem worse, but is easier for me to deal with).
And, I agree that we do not really need to know how to add, etc. since we have the technology to handle that mess (and much more accurately than we can).
Here's where I disagree:
-Math is really not about the numbers at all. I could care less whether or not my students are good at arithmetic. (I am not even good at arithmetic) I feel that the most important part of my job is to teach students how to use reason and logic to make inferences.
-I'm not sure about the current state of education in other parts of the world, but in the U.S. we currently stress the importance of teaching our students estimation and logic. So, the focus has shifted to more applicable and more theoretical knowledge of mathematical concepts.
-And, yes, we have the entire summer and many holidays off. However, (a) we get paid poorly
(b) when school IS in session, we work a minimum of ten hour days
(c) it's really a harder job than many. I know when I used to manage a store, I could sort of function on autopilot most days. That is, I could more or less turn my brain off for large parts of my day, and still perform competitively well. However, when teaching, you have to be ON ALL THE TIME. It's super tiring.
I admire your candid response Jenny!
Most child minders bluster along about their own importance and egotistical credibility.
You have skirted doing that and I like it! If you were a bit handier I'd take you for a pint; actually I think you'd make a good mate to have a pint with, I'd wind you up to the nines as well, just to see if your right hook was any good.
Respect.
Top responses from both of you. Pleased to see you have come around and respect our new lady Mathos. Having analysed her answers over the past few days I'm warning you, she possessess one hell of a right hook. Don't tell me I didn't warn you.
Discovery is a grand vocation in life Dutchy, Jenny is ok, one of the lads, bit of a wannabee of course, but I reckon she would be good fun!
I'd have her on a wobbler or two as well! :wink:
In need of some definitions, please!
What do the following terms mean (In the context of the above posts, I mean?
1) "handier"
2) "wind you up to the nines"
2) "wobbler"
Your help is greatly appreciated.
Handier = more convenient.
Wind you up to the nines = Tease you mercilessly.
Wobbler = Similar to a Benny, you know people about to throw a tantrum normally shake first..Shake = wobble = Wobbler.
Are you really as thick as you act?
Hey, just because I don't know your bizarre terminology does not make me "thick"...By the way, when we say "thick" we mean voluptuous...
Yes, I can see you being voluptuous in oh so many ways !
Do you enjoy receiving compliments from the male species?
I enjoy receiving compliments, period. (who doesn't?)
But I particularly enjoy compliments when they come as a surprise.
It's strange how the female species like that sort of thing more than men though!
Do you like having your chin tickled and being told how beautiful you look, how sensual and appealing you are for instance, and in the same breath being told to put the kettle on?
Have my chin tickled? I'm not a cat, so no...And men like to be complimented, too. You are all just too full of yourselves to let on that you enjoy it.
And I'm just going to go ahead and ignore the kettle comment...
Well you would for the present, but if I was tickling your under-chin nicely, you'd be pleased to put the kettle on to receive some more!
Look at it from my point of view Jenny! Imagine you and I were trapped high in the mountains by a heavy snow storm, the only source of shelter a well built and stocked cabin I couldn't possibly allow a beauty of your calibre to be excused a little attention. I'm sure you wouldn't object at all to a little friendly cuddling for instance, we'd need to keep warm, wouldn't we? Unless you'd sooner sit opposite me and arm wrestle across the table that is.
Jenny P.S. Prrrrrrrr :wink:
jennym wrote:I enjoy receiving compliments, period. (who doesn't?)
But I particularly enjoy compliments when they come as a surprise.
'who doesn't'
Jenny????
What's up with you?????
be careful what you say where you say it and to whom!!!
(unless ofcourse you 'are' insane...then I'll leave and you can just ignore my warning....and what Mathos said would suit you good
)
What?
Are we going to pretend that you don't appreciate being complimented?
I was just trying to be honest. In the real world, nobody actually hates compliments.
Now, when they are ingenuine, that's a different story...
we're just going to pretend i was never here....no harm done!!!!
Thanks again for your candid response Jenny, I have to admit to admiring you more each day..
Your a cracker! :wink:
LnS
You double dealing fishing for compliments on the most regular basis I have ever come across! Fluttering your eye lashes (gorgeous as they are) combing your long jet black hair( sensational as it is) running naked or was it barefoot in the rain and now this;-
My, my, my! You're giving a personal oratorio in soprano mould!
I love it..
How do you feel now with all the egg on your face sexy?
hardly one of three dear boy... so unlike you!
