Bert, I realise you're being amusing - not every here will mind you - but it is certainly true that there are, always have been, a number of totally useless teachers. I was lucky enough to go to an old style grammar school and we had more than our fair share of good ones, but on the other hand there were a number that were a complete waste of time. One of the problems in the past was that it was almost impossible to get rid of a teacher no matter how poor he/she was, I believe things are changing a little in this regard.

Nevertheless, I was sincere when I said that I have the utmost respect for them.