Parent Entitlement: A Former Teacher's Story

Parent Entitlement Pushes Teachers Out: A Former Educator's Story The American education system faces a growing challenge: parent entitlement. A recent video by a former teacher, Maggie Perkins, highlights the issue, detailing her experiences in both public and private schools. Perkins describes a culture where parents feel they have undue influence over teachers and the educational process. "Parents will literally think that they pay your salary," Perkins explains, referring to the misconception that their tuition or taxes directly fund teachers' compensation. This sense of ownership, she adds, leads to a lack of respect for teachers' professional judgment and expertise. The video also highlights the lack of consequences for students' misbehavior, a problem exacerbated by parental pressure on administrators. Perkins's experiences underscore a broader trend of teacher burnout and attrition. Her account offers a personal perspective on the systemic issues affecting the teaching profession. Addressing parent expectations and fostering a more collaborative relationship between parents and educators is crucial to retaining qualified teachers and improving the quality of education.