Klarinet Archive - Posting 000286.txt from 2000/04

From: jordheimco@-----.com
Subj: Re: [kl] Student motivation (or lack thereof)/ Lame Excuses
Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2000 20:12:35 -0400

On Fri, 7 Apr 2000 15:11:37 -0700 "martin josephson"
<mjosephson@-----.com> writes:
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <jordheimco@-----.com>
> >
> > The elementary teacher who canceled her daughter's lesson because
> "we
> > have to deliver Girl Scout cookies" still infuriates me.
> Here is the deal. As a parent of kids who juggle soccer, clarinet,
> piano,
> girl scouts, school plays, etc., it. becomes hard to please all the
> teachers, coaches, directors and leaders. Everyone thinks of their
> special interest as vital.

If you have made a scheduled appointment with me in my professional
capacity as a teacher you have already indicated to me that you have
prioritized that juggle. This is not a situation of pleasing me, nor of
me thinking I should be more or less vital. I expect you to fulfill your
commitment and to teach your child that you stand by your promises.

< snip> To you teachers, we all appreciate how
> difficult
> it is, but sometimes delivering Girl Scout cookies is the most
> important
> thing on that Saturday afternoon. It does not mean that you do not
> have a
> committed clarinet student.
>
> Marty J.
>
No - it means I have an unreliable parent of a student . Someone who
changes like the wind needs to learn how to be a responsible parent.

Now keep those Thin Mints away from me - they're too fattening :)

Kristin
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