Teacher Layoffs Increasing Across U.S.
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I worked with young men headed for the criminal system. They respect men that have actually been through life. There was a program that had mature vets sit with problematic youth. The kids responded very well and general morale improved and violent incidents went down. Then all of a sudden the program ended. This despite the praise of parents and teachers. Young men respond to Truth and Strength. Some vets have been teaching others in their military careers. We need more men teaching in schools
I appreciate that more than you know. In my experience, Veterans rarely experience any issues in the classrooms because, for what it is worth, the kids connected with them. I have told kids over the years that I have seen men die in front of me, or some other experience, and they identify with that. I am 60, however, and my time is limited. I hope other Vets can take over the watch and go into teaching, because frankly, if you're a Vet, that gives you an advantage as far as discipline and such. Thanks for the response.
Well said.