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**Diondra** · 10-25-2011, 05:57 AM

I have just started my career as a primary school teacher (elementary school) within state schools (non-christian). It is almost impossible to teach these days when the majority of the time is spent correcting behaviour. I feel sorry for the children because they are just products of the way their parents raise them, and in today's society, its shocking how most (not all) children are raised.

How can I approach this job? What can I do as a teacher to correct behaviours and dispositions that are products of upbringing? Prevention is better than cure, but in this business its all about curing and un-doing the work of the parents so it seems.

In short, what would be the Orthodox Christian way to be a teacher of children in today's secular society? (specifically in terms of behaviour management, teaching morals etc.)

10-25-2011, 05:57 AM	#1
Diondra Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 375 Senior Member	Orthodox teachers in secular schools I have just started my career as a primary school teacher (elementary school) within state schools (non-christian). It is almost impossible to teach these days when the majority of the time is spent correcting behaviour. I feel sorry for the children because they are just products of the way their parents raise them, and in today's society, its shocking how most (not all) children are raised. How can I approach this job? What can I do as a teacher to correct behaviours and dispositions that are products of upbringing? Prevention is better than cure, but in this business its all about curing and un-doing the work of the parents so it seems. In short, what would be the Orthodox Christian way to be a teacher of children in today's secular society? (specifically in terms of behaviour management, teaching morals etc.)
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