I had a ridiculous amount of pennies in my truck, so the next time I went to the McDonald's drive through for a $1.87 iced coffee, I gave the cashier a 20 plus 12 pennies. It was almost as if she couldn't even figure out how to enter the amount on the register; notwithstanding the fact the register would calculate & tell her the correct change, which was eventually dumped in my hand with barely a thank you.When is the last time you purchased something with cash and the change was counted out to you?
I bought an item at my local Casey's store that cost $2.20. I only had a $5 bill and some change, so I gave the young gal the $5 and a quarter so I didn't end up with a pocket full of change. She also looked completely lost, typed whatever in on the cash register and gave me back $7.45. told her that can't be right. she said yes it is, so I put it in my pocket with a smile on my face and wondered how her math classes were going in school.I had a ridiculous amount of pennies in my truck, so the next time I went to the McDonald's drive through for a $1.87 iced coffee, I gave the cashier a 20 plus 12 pennies. It was almost as if she couldn't even figure out how to enter the amount on the register; notwithstanding the fact the register would calculate & tell her the correct change, which was eventually dumped in my hand with barely a thank you.
And these are the next generation that will be "balancing the budgets????" REALLY SAD... but that is what the whole, use a card generation, has gotten to.I bought an item at my local Casey's store that cost $2.20. I only had a $5 bill and some change, so I gave the young gal the $5 and a quarter so I didn't end up with a pocket full of change. She also looked completely lost, typed whatever in on the cash register and gave me back $7.45. told her that can't be right. she said yes it is, so I put it in my pocket with a smile on my face and wondered how her math classes were going in school.
Sounds like a set-up for an episode of "What Would You Do?" You're lucky that John Quinones didn't chase you down in the parking lot asking why you didn't try harder to correct the mistake.I bought an item at my local Casey's store that cost $2.20. I only had a $5 bill and some change, so I gave the young gal the $5 and a quarter so I didn't end up with a pocket full of change. She also looked completely lost, typed whatever in on the cash register and gave me back $7.45. told her that can't be right. she said yes it is, so I put it in my pocket with a smile on my face and wondered how her math classes were going in school.
the gal behind the counter looked so happy as she told me she was right as she pointed to the amount showing on the register; I didn't have the heart to hurt her feelings.Sounds like a set-up for an episode of "What Would You Do?" You're lucky that John Quinones didn't chase you down in the parking lot asking why you didn't try harder to correct the mistake.
Well last week we were called by the school office and told that it was her turn to be quarantined. This is the second time she was selected to spend a week at home. We were told it's the only way to be fair to keep under the 60% attendance in class.What do you mean by "selected to be quarantined?"
Might be why Tn. schools are ranked number 36 in the nation. With critical analysis like that speaks volumes.Well last week we were called by the school office and told that it was her turn to be quarantined. This is the second time she was selected to spend a week at home. We were told it's the only way to be fair to keep under the 60% attendance in class.
I will add... the amount of kids with disabilities due to parents on drugs is not helping either. We are looking at double to triple the number from just a short time ago when I was in school in our small town. Graduating classes are around 80 or so.
Local fella went hunting in Idaho, he used his debit card at the strip club ATM a couple times. He's single now, hahahaI dont even take cards in those places. Seen it get a lot of people in trouble. Talk about buyers remorse.
Like the guy that went on a hunting trip and his wife packs his bags. He gets home and says you didn't pack me any socks...yes I did....I put them in your gun case........Local fella went hunting in Idaho, he used his debit card at the strip club ATM a couple times. He's single now, hahaha
I bring my wife hunting, can't get in any trouble that way! Hahaha
I think this is perhaps the main problem as far having an affect on the quality of education. Most teachers are pretty good at what they do, however they are limited in how they can discipline, and a few unruly students in the classroom can affect the whole atmosphere of the classroom. Many folks are multigenerational dependents on the government for everything, and drug use and alcoholism are quite common in the homes. A lot of the parents view school as nothing more than a place to send the children to get them out of their hair for a while. They don't see the importance of their children getting an education, or learning basic responsibility. When children don't have parental support to make the most of their time in school, it makes the fact that all children have the opportunity to get an education pretty much irrelevant.Unfortunately, now it is the 2nd, 3rd and in some cases 4th generation of that.
You pretty well summed it up. I taught for almost 30 years and have seen the gradual increase in what you stated.I think this is perhaps the main problem as far having an affect on the quality of education. Most teachers are pretty good at what they do, however they are limited in how they can discipline, and a few unruly students in the classroom can affect the whole atmosphere of the classroom. Many folks are multigenerational dependents on the government for everything, and drug use and alcoholism are quite common in the homes. A lot of the parents view school as nothing more than a place to send the children to get them out of their hair for a while. They don't see the importance of their children getting an education, or learning basic responsibility. When children don't have parental support to make the most of their time in school, it makes the fact that all children have the opportunity to get an education pretty much irrelevant.
However, there are still a lot of kids and families on the other end of the spectrum. Unfortunately, just like everything else, the news and the public tend to focus on the bad things instead of recognizing the good.You pretty well summed it up. I taught for almost 30 years and have seen the gradual increase in what you stated.