Home Featured Content Article Archive Directors' Choice Awards About Us Activities & Curriculum Arts & Crafts Teacher Quicksource Sharing Boards: What Do YOU Think? NEWSlink Current National News Conference Calendar Blog State Licensing Requirements Stay Connected! Each month we'll send you an email filled with articles and ideas for your classroom. Subscribe Now Date: 7/18/2005 4:33:00 PM Author: terri Subject: sympathy is not responsibility I think it is absurd to expect an educator to fulfill every role a child requires, from medical to emotional to educational. It simply will not happen, no matter how much you demand. It is impossible for a teacher to cater to one child. Once the demanding mommy leaves the building, the teacher will perform her job of educating, but not that of medical attendant or psychologist. Being sympathetic is not really an active expression of responsibility. A teacher might be passively sympathetic to any child with health issues, but she may very likely not feel responsible for providing medical care. I believe it is not her responsibility. A school nurse or health aide should be provided at school, and a parent should attend all fieldtrips if their child requires individualized attention. Name: Email: Subject

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