Originally Posted by emmanuelle

FEW parents raise their own children anymore. They rely on television and video games as babysitters; social norms and mores are developed on the playground.

Teachers spend more time with kids than most parents do these days. They are raising our next generation of leaders, as well as the people who will make our decisions for us. Someone who has the power and influence to mould an entire generation deserves the tools to do their job effectively, as well as our respect.