#23 I think parents need to get control of their kids.

I think that teaching high school may be the best form of birth control out there. The idea that my child could possibly act like the kids today do scares the crap out of me. When I became a teacher I made the assumption that kids acted like I did. I was obedient and respectful when I was at school and dared not step out of line. I grew up with the 90 or die rule. Which basically meant I better have all A's or I was grounded. Today's youth don't seem to be concerned with their academic prowess. I told a student that if he did not do his work that he was going to fail. To which he replied " I don't need this credit to graduate anyway, so fail me." I hope parents are not sending their kids to school for me to raise because I have no parenting credentials or experience. I am a great uncle but that is because my nieces are two and it does not take much to keep them entertained. Where have the old school parents gone? Whip your kids people. Set high expectations for them to achieve in life.