I love this. Well said. As a teacher myself I can relate. I understand all parents think their little sparrows are eagles, but sometimes we must all face the truth and not just blame the teacher if Timmy has no manners or does not do his work or attend school. The song title "Some days are diamonds and some days are stone" comes into my head when I think of teaching. But in the end it is a calling and we will not trade it and keep on doing everything we can for the benefit of OUR kids.