Chet, I know just what you mean. Often, I feel like I'm banging my head against the wall, trying to communicate things that *I* think the kids need to know, w/ little cooperation or respect. This past week, I had *two* compliments from parents--one, that the woman's daughter was frequently saying good things about me & the second, from a volunteer in my library who says things now are a big improvement over last year (This is my 1st year in the school.). Both really gave me a boost in morale (important w/ the springtime high spirits of the students!). The teaching & the parenting go hand-in-hand. Keep up the good fight!

best regards,

bbc (school librarian in NY)