r/MadeMeSmile • u/mustu04 • 11h ago

❤️ those days

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u/NotNamedBort 10h ago

I don’t know about anyone else, but this doesn’t make me smile. It just makes me angry that teachers are so underpaid and underappreciated.

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u/_kony2012 10h ago edited 10h ago

Teacher pay varies dramatically by state. In many states they are underpaid, but there are a lot of states where pay is quite generous. I say this because I think it's good for people to not rule out becoming teachers, when there are good options out there if your location is flexible.

Edit: I will add, though, that teachers being underappreciated can happen anywhere. Even where pay is good.

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u/_aware 9h ago

In countries like China, teachers are extremely well respected even if we are talking about elementary or middle school. It's really just a reflection of our cultures.

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u/_kony2012 8h ago

From my conversations in the U.S., elementary, middle and high school teachers are most respected, particularly elementary.

College professors are the least respected.

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u/Stonegrown12 4h ago

You were homeschooled, correct? Your mom doesn't count

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u/_kony2012 3h ago

I was not homeschooled, no.

There's actual polling on trust at different grade levels and professions.