[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by Pyramid*

Explain what you mean by 'student standards' have declined?

If you mean that students do not respect those in authority (ie the teachers) - that basic and fundamental respect is taught not by teachers, but from the minute the child is old enough to know right from wrong - and is taught by parents. It is then reinforced throughout their education. If a child is disrespectful at home, they will be disrespectful (in the most cases) at school.

We 'look after' the younger ones these days far more than ever children were looked after. That's what's at the root cause: they want for nothing but do nothing to earn what they get on a whim - because some parents think material possessions are far more important.


So tell me again: where did I say I do not respect the jobs of teachers, police, firefighter etc? I didn't.

What I said was that to go on strike because of changes to their jobs and primarily because of issues over their pensions in which they benefit FAR FAR greater priviledge to than most in the private section - is not a good enough reason to go on strike.

Again: what benefit exactly do you see from a one day strike. What precisely is going to be the resultant effect that will be a positive effect for 'their cause' (other than it getting some attention - to no avail - and with no real impact).

BTW: you'll never make a profit on your psychiatric service Kizzy.... you'd make a rubbish business woman - your charges are far too low .....

Basically yes, Im suggesting ther is a lack of respect for all forms of authority.
They are primarily not being taught boundries at home therefore as secondary socialisation it cannot be reinforced.....

Teachers are from the off at a disadvantage,which is not a good thing when faced with criteria for learning aside from basic social functions.
If you are a public sector worker my view is the government pays a subsidy to reward your service to the country?
As your working life has been to the benefit of all,and not private industry or yourself?......

Again a strike is a last resort, and it is not for me to suggest an outcome ...However I am in favour.
I offer all my 'services' for free as a rule