Gotta Start Somewhere

As a first time blogger (but not a first time thinker), it is tough deciding on what the subject of my first post should be. Should I ramble about the unseen side effects of losing my left arm (not an amputee, but a recent surgery victim), or should I join the rest of the universe and discuss our presidential incumbency (I assume they follow US politics in Endor). No, I think instead I am going to vent about something that all people of had to deal with at one time or another, and that is parent-teacher conferences!

I am at a new school this year, but this is my 6th year overall, so I am no rookie to PTCs. But it never fails to amaze me that today's youth are knowledgeable in all subject areas, they all are A students, and if for any reason their grades do not live up to their parent's standards, then the teacher is to blame.

Dealing with parents on PTC night is adventurous. There is always an excuse, reason, or genetic impact on why the kid isn't doing so well. But the bottom line is parents (and kids if you're reading this) that the reason your child isn't doing so hot probably isn't their new teacher's fault!

Education (especially math) is built upon previous knowledge. If a person doesn't know what they are supposed to know and can't recall how to retain the information, then *NEWS FLASH* they aren't going to be successful in a tougher class.

All I am asking is for everyone to think realistically before attending PTCs. Chances are the problem isn't with anyone in the conference, it was with the teacher that handed your kid an undeserving A in the past.