The Kool Aid of entitlement. Sometimes we can do so much for our kids that when it's time to be responsible adults they either don't know how or begin to suffer from anxiety and depression. Today you have 40 year old men with a Masters Degree living with their mother playing video games. Listen in on this episode and discover the story of Thomas Gilbert Jr. A 34 year old man who was so entitled that when his father cut his allowance he shot him in the head. The mother's comments, " I knew he was nuts, but I didn't think he was this nuts." Can entitlement lead to mental illness? That's a good question. I do know this you can give a person medication but you can't help them grow a conscience. Hear Jim's thoughts on the topic and the story. 

Everybody Knows

 Several years ago I wrote an article called "Everybody Knows." This article described 10 things that everybody knows in education and in society, but for some reason won't talk about or even do anything about. When we start to believe certain theories and philosophies for no other reason than they seem like a good idea at the time we drank the Kool Aid and the long term consequences begin to become the norm and not the exception. In this episode we cover the Kool Aid of disrespect and how slowly over time we almost have been forced to put up with unruly kids which has done nothing more than to change our disrespectful children into disrespectful adults. Educators are beginning to lose ground and in reality can be blamed for the condition of schools which is unfair. We can't continue to be muzzled. The Kool Aid may look good at the time but the thirst for respect will quickly return.  

Episode 2 covers how we have bought into the idea that self control is an organic problem. Self control is taught and it needs to be dealt with like any other discipline problem; with consequences. The link below "Self Control There Is Nun Better" lends some clarification to my points in this episode. 

Self Control There Is Nun Better

Everybody Knows The Course

Several years ago I wrote an article called "Everybody Knows." This article described 10 things that everybody knows in education and in society, but for some reason won't talk about or even do anything about. When we start to believe certain theories and philosophies for no other reason than they seem like a good idea at the time we drank the Kool Aid and the long term consequences begin to become the norm and not the exception. In this episode we cover the Kool Aid of disrespect and how slowly over time we almost have been forced to put up with unruly kids which has done nothing more than to change our disrespectful children into disrespectful adults. Educators are beginning to lose ground and in reality can be blamed for the condition of schools which is unfair. We can't continue to be muzzled. The Kool Aid may look good at the time but the thirst for respect will quickly return.  

Everybody Knows The Course

Teachers have to be an instrument of change. As a teacher you not only have to focus on facilitating positive change in your students, but also take the time to reflect and determine if there are changes that you have to make in order to become a more fulfilled and successful professional.

People usually remember one or two really great teachers they've had who have made a real impact in their lives. Are there any common threads in those good teachers? The answer is yes. Good, or even great teachers, do have things in common. They have a positive approach to their students. They manage to convey a sense of belief that each one of their students can grow and reach new heights as students and as people.  This is the first in a 10 part series on how to do the little things ever day that help inspire your student's to become their personal best. This entire series will also encourage teachers as well to adjust and make any changes necessary to help them have a renewed commitment to their profession.  

The Bully Proof Classroom

Everyday Strategies - The Book

Motivational Gift Inventory

Helping Students Become Their Personal Best - Online Course

Teachers have to be an instrument of change. As a teacher you not only have to focus on facilitating positive change in your students, but also take the time to reflect and determine if there are changes that you have to make in order to become a more fulfilled and successful professional.

People usually remember one or two really great teachers they've had who have made a real impact in their lives. Are there any common threads in those good teachers? The answer is yes. Good, or even great teachers, do have things in common. They have a positive approach to their students. They manage to convey a sense of belief that each one of their students can grow and reach new heights as students and as people.  This is the first in a 10 part series on how to do the little things ever day that help inspire your student's to become their personal best. This entire series will also encourage teachers as well to adjust and make any changes necessary to help them have a renewed commitment to their profession.  

The Bully Proof Classroom

Everyday Strategies - The Book

Motivational Gift Inventory

Teachers have to be an instrument of change. As a teacher you not only have to focus on facilitating positive change in your students, but also take the time to reflect and determine if there are changes that you have to make in order to become a more fulfilled and successful professional.

People usually remember one or two really great teachers they've had who have made a real impact in their lives. Are there any common threads in those good teachers? The answer is yes. Good, or even great teachers, do have things in common. They have a positive approach to their students. They manage to convey a sense of belief that each one of their students can grow and reach new heights as students and as people.  This is the first in a 10 part series on how to do the little things ever day that help inspire your student's to become their personal best. This entire series will also encourage teachers as well to adjust and make any changes necessary to help them have a renewed commitment to their profession.  

The Bully Proof Classroom

Everyday Strategies - The Book

Motivational Gift Inventory

Teachers have to be an instrument of change. As a teacher you not only have to focus on facilitating positive change in your students, but also take the time to reflect and determine if there are changes that you have to make in order to become a more fulfilled and successful professional.

People usually remember one or two really great teachers they've had who have made a real impact in their lives. Are there any common threads in those good teachers? The answer is yes. Good, or even great teachers, do have things in common. They have a positive approach to their students. They manage to convey a sense of belief that each one of their students can grow and reach new heights as students and as people.  This is the first in a 10 part series on how to do the little things ever day that help inspire your student's to become their personal best. This entire series will also encourage teachers as well to adjust and make any changes necessary to help them have a renewed commitment to their profession.  

The Bully Proof Classroom

Everyday Strategies - The Book

Motivational Gift Inventory

 Teachers have to be an instrument of change. As a teacher you not only have to focus on facilitating positive change in your students, but also take the time to reflect and determine if there are changes that you have to make in order to become a more fulfilled and successful professional.

People usually remember one or two really great teachers they've had who have made a real impact in their lives. Are there any common threads in those good teachers? The answer is yes. Good, or even great teachers, do have things in common. They have a positive approach to their students. They manage to convey a sense of belief that each one of their students can grow and reach new heights as students and as people.  This is the first in a 10 part series on how to do the little things ever day that help inspire your student's to become their personal best. This entire series will also encourage teachers as well to adjust and make any changes necessary to help them have a renewed commitment to their profession.  

The Bully Proof Classroom

Everyday Strategies - The Book

Motivational Gift Inventory

  Teachers have to be an instrument of change. As a teacher you not only have to focus on facilitating positive change in your students, but also take the time to reflect and determine if there are changes that you have to make in order to become a more fulfilled and successful professional.

People usually remember one or two really great teachers they've had who have made a real impact in their lives. Are there any common threads in those good teachers? The answer is yes. Good, or even great teachers, do have things in common. They have a positive approach to their students. They manage to convey a sense of belief that each one of their students can grow and reach new heights as students and as people.  This is the first in a 10 part series on how to do the little things ever day that help inspire your student's to become their personal best. This entire series will also encourage teachers as well to adjust and make any changes necessary to help them have a renewed commitment to their profession.  

The Bully Proof Classroom

Everyday Strategies - The Book

Motivational Gift Inventory

  Teachers have to be an instrument of change. As a teacher you not only have to focus on facilitating positive change in your students, but also take the time to reflect and determine if there are changes that you have to make in order to become a more fulfilled and successful professional.

People usually remember one or two really great teachers they've had who have made a real impact in their lives. Are there any common threads in those good teachers? The answer is yes. Good, or even great teachers, do have things in common. They have a positive approach to their students. They manage to convey a sense of belief that each one of their students can grow and reach new heights as students and as people.  This is the first in a 10 part series on how to do the little things ever day that help inspire your student's to become their personal best. This entire series will also encourage teachers as well to adjust and make any changes necessary to help them have a renewed commitment to their profession.  

The Bully Proof Classroom

Everyday Strategies - The Book

Motivational Gift Inventory