My mom's a middle school teacher -- and the thing she hates most doesn't involve rambunctious hormones, non-stop chattering, name-calling, chest-puffing and other usual pubescent shows of being, well, a middle schooler.
The kids are just fine, she says. It's the parents. They can be crazy -- and that's a kind way of putting it. She's not the only one to think so.
An Ohio school district has taken to writing up a list of rules ... for parents ... because it seems the schools have had enough of unruly "grownups" who refuse to leave school grounds, threaten teachers or fight amongst themselves.
The schools are also learning about the best ways to peacefully deal with moronic parents who come looking for a fight, and have even developed "code words" for when police should be called.
I don't think I need to get on a soapbox to say this is silly, unproductive behavior that sets a horrible example. But I will anyway. What's up with you freaking "adults"? If you think taking your own miserable failings out on teachers is the best way to educate your children, a poor grade is the last thing you should be worrying about.
