Life as an Art Teacher....

As some may know, I have accepted an offer to become an art teacher at the sister company of Alfa, REAL International School. This is my third day as an art teacher for the students from year 8 till 11. I must say that it was a whole different experience having to deal with the younger ones. Granted they are not all that young but I am surprised how just a mere 3 to 4 years shows so much difference in thinking and maturity. I knew it was bound to happen but this was way too different.

But I guess it is not so much the age that matters. More so to the effect of current styles of bringing up have changed so much since my time. In my days, students did harbour dislikes and hatred towards certain teachers, but like it or not, we still had to respect them for who they are. But today, the kids hold no respect whatsoever. The worst part of it all is not so much the disrespect, but the attitude of the kids nowadays are just outright rude.

It makes me wonder whether parents these days spend much time being with their children in educating them or rather if they spend any time with the kids at all. It is disheartening to know that the community and society of Malaysia is not at all moving forward but instead, going the other way around. The kids have a part to blame for this but I would not hold them accountable as much as I would, the parents. It is foremost, education at home before education outside. Fact of the matter is that schools are here to develop skills but the home is where character is built. It is said that children are a reflection of the parents, but I would rephrase it as more of a reflection of the home culture.

Kids are impressionable. They absorb what they see and do as they see fit.

If this situation continues, I weep for humanity's future....

*SIGH*