When is Dr. Clay expected to return? This note is to him:

Dr. Clay,
I've just read some of your other comments in another thread and think they are right on the mark. I didn't mean my remarks to be rude and apologize if they were. However, I honestly don't understand the issues in which I've stated. (Of course, I'm sure you noticed that the cheating issue really triggered me).

I teach special education 2nd graders. I have taught in low income schools and can see parents struggling to make ends meet. I have seen others judge these parents, saying they have no morals or values because they don't make sure their kids do their homework and they sometimes don't come in for conferences, etc. I have found, though, that most of these parents Do care, they just are living minute to minute. I don't think many people who haven't had experience with poverty consider this. I wish that these people had the same start in life as those in the middle income bracket. Many of their behaviors are learned and passed on from generation to generation. What's the solution? I'm not sure, but these people need help in most arenas of their lives. For one, the mental health field does not even begin to be powerful or knowledgeable enough to help. Thank you for listening to my ramblings. There are so many problems to solve.