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Before now, the teaching profession was a highly respected profession, and one could get almost everything free for being a teacher. They were trustworthy, and people saw them as custodians of wisdom.
Although these people earned peanut and lived poorly, they were men and women of integrity. They spoke with confidence, dressed honourably and have a good command of the English language.
They were of high moral standard, they lived what they preached and instilled in others noble traits. They make sure a student earned every mark.

Today, more likely, people went into the teaching profession for lack of job, a temporary job pending when "a better offer" will come. We see people who themselves are morally bankrupt walked into a classroom and influence young minds with their debased character. They make youngsters feel there isn't anything wrong with not being morally upright. Pass anyway you can and make the money. "The end is what matters, not the process"
I speak from experience. Students now pay their way through school either in cash or in kind. Little wonder we have students (primary to university ) who can't defend what they have supposedly learnt.

The other day , I witnessed one came for an interview in a school where I was working, he looked like one who came straight from his bed. And his delivery during the rigorous test he was subjected to was horrible. I still wonder what he would have done in the classroom if he was employed. I guess he was one of those people who just need a JOB!.
The teaching profession is a calling not just a JOB!

So share your story, what do you think of today's teachers? In what ways are they better than our traditional teachers?

pinkguy:
im fine now its job and family issues but im okk now thanks

Sorry I'm just seeing this. I'm glad to know that you are fine

pinkguy:
I'm so depressed I don't even understand myself again im afraid I may do something stupid

Something must be responsible for you to be depressed. Please quote me if you need someone to talk to.

how much is the vaccine ? And where can it be gotten?

While growing up, like every kid, I had my life planned out. I held on tightly to this " perfect dream" , that seemed almost impossible to fail at. After all who go about expecting to fail ?
I am few years away from 30, and the truth is I have failed in many things - education, friendship relationship, career, health, separated from family, health issues, depressed and lonely_ I am still failing.
As I brood over these things, and the wars I have to fight to overcome, I saw the brighter side of everything; I have almost become stronger, resilient and ready to shoulder any weather.
Although I haven't gotten my biggest break, I am positive minded again, and gradually, I am planning another "perfect dream"
I believe that if we take life easy, love genuinely, care for and help others grow, take up a philanthropic course no matter how small, create time for family, love ourselves a little more, live an integrity life,care about the Earth and her resources, applaud failure and laugh at our own mistake, then we have begin to live the life.

In all, these are parts of the few lessons I have learnt from this process:
*Life happens;it is often not the way we planned it.

*failing is as important as succeeding
*when you fail, learn from it, dust yourself and start again.
No matter the height you fell from, be willing to start again -do not despised little beginnings.
*Do not compare yourself with others. Everyone is fighting a battle. In life, you will always meet those who are better than you, and those who you are better than.
* put people first before money, not the other way round
*value friendship, and never look down on people. Anybody can get to the top
*if you must leave a relationship, leave honourably. We all have a heart that could be hurt
*Be humble and respect people.
*it isn't always about the money;so many things are sweeter - friendship, family, health the smile of a baby, a heartfelt laughter ....the list is endless.
*suicide is never the best resort...it is for the faint hearted
*There is power in team, never say I am self sufficient (this was the major factor that wreck my ship)

Yes you CAN start AGAIN

ireneidiva:
Nobody even knows the full story. Please delete this insensitive and silly post.

I didn't say that was exactly what happened, I only imagined it. You do not have to call my post silly you know ? We are all pained.

This morning , to fulfill my morning routine, I decided to breeze through nairaland, and there it was boooomb! D'banj's son is dead! Drowns in a pool.
Not a good way to start a Monday. If he had died of an illness, or other inevitable ways, an accident maybe , I would have understood and manage my pains better. But damn it! He died an avoidable death. If those who were supposed to be up and doing about their duty were alert, he'd still be here.
To say the least, I am heartbroken and deprived of my early "Monday joy" yes I'm among few who love Monday mornings.
I am a mother . The first flash I got was this boy walking briskly to the pool, splash the water playfully with his hands, put in his first leg, then the second and pooooosh went into the water, struggling and gasping for air expecting a hand to pull him up. Where is mum and Dad? Where are those who said they love me ? And death in its quick grip,again took this one. I replaced my son with Daniel in the above scenario and I vomited. It was hard to imagine.
I went through the reply online, some said D'banj has used him for ritual, while others insulted the couple endlessly. All manner of jabs were thrown against this agonizing couple.
THIS IS A CASE of CHILD NEGLIGENCE no more, no less.
If it was a country where the law works, the law would have raised against everyone who were supposed to have kept this boy safe.
As parents, we love our kids to the moon yet we make mistake. Mistake that keep us wondering if we worth being a parent.(I once mistakenly hit the door on my baby's head. He cried a river) but a mistake that involved death is costly, most especially the ones that was from negligence and totally avoidable.

Once toddler begin to walk, they are over excited and want to explore. They should be monitored extensively and watch over like chick. The hawk could come flying unannounced.
It is not a question of why they have pool in their home , heck! They have the right to, or a question of being used for a ritual.(that's a gross mentality) but a question of why allow a toddler walk about without supervision? Or why weren't security measures put in place ? But then we can never be too careful until this happen.

I employ everyone not to castigate this couple, they are suffering already. Rather , pray for and encourage them.
May the lord give them the fortitude to bear this and come out stronger.
Myself and many mothers have learnt from this. You can never be too careful with parenting .
Little boy sleep on in peace.we are sorry that those who were suppose to be there failed you.

i won't judge any of you. you see, we humans want to be the best of ourselves to our spouse, but we find ourselves failing. you both need help now before you proceed to marry. you need to walk on your anger and your abusive nature. if you dont now, and go ahead to marry her, or another lady who is sweeter and apologetic, you will still beat her. if you have been beating her since four years now despite not being married, my dear you will beat her when you begin to live in same space. your fiancee is manipulative and proud, yet with low self esteem who is probably scared of leaving due to the "treats " she receives. will she stay if the table turns? you know the bad news? it is quite hard to break the act of being manipulative. this set of people appear sweet and act subtly to make you feel loved. truth is you are being used to achieve a ulterior motive.
ask yourself, do i want i want my children to watch me beat their mothers? i'm i fine with a manipulative and unapologetic wife? forget what people think of you two, marriage is just for you two.

they were both great in their own right and unique taent