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S/O How easy it is to be a teacher...

warriormomerinwarriormomerin
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I spent my morning helping 2 of my students fill out paperwork so they can get a state hearing to contest being turned down for food stamps and Medicaid.

Both are 18 (one lost both of his/her parents, the other got kicked out of the house as soon as they turned 18) and still in high school. I have no idea why they didn't qualify and it's heart breaking to see these kids actually try to finish school even though the system is completely working against them.

I wouldn't have been able to help them as much if I hadn't been through the system myself. Maybe some things do happen for a reason. Wink

It's probably good thing I don't have a home of my own, otherwise I would have taken them home with me since both of them are living on friends' couches at the moment.

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  • spradssprads
    so sad....
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  • buckeyethorbuckeyethor
    It really is heartbreaking to see kids that age without any parental support.
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  • alloboscallobosc member
    you can have your heart lifted or broken in a second as a teacher daily if not more frequently by who comes through the door and what they bring with them.
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  • gandcnkygandcnky
    Oh my goodness.  I don't have any experiences like that with my students, but the little things you hear can definitely break your heart.  Those kids are so lucky to have you, really.
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  • hav2runhav2run
    Ohio is a emmm effer on who they do and don't give assistance to.  The system has serious flaws, and has not changed in decades.  It is crazy.  So sad for young people who are forced out and need a lawyer or lots of red tape to break to get a little help.  Who the eff kicks a child out just because they turned 18?  I am all up in arms about my 20 year old leaving.  I can't imagine showing him the door at 18...still in HS, and making an effort.  Kudos to both of them for sticking it out and attempting to finish school.  Can you imagine that?  Those are some great adults on their way.  I hope anyway.  Most would quit school and never attempt to do anything for themselves in that situation.  I commend them for hanging in there.  Yay for you, being in their lives at precisely the right moment, and doing what you can to help them.  I think it was good karma.  Oh, and shame on Ohio for making it so hard on them.
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  • teacherjessteacherjess member
    One thing I never counted on as being a teacher was the emotional toll of dealing with the problems the kids have. I find that to be far more difficult than the aspect of getting plans together, teaching in a useful format, etc. They break my heart every day with their stories. But when they do succeed after all the work they put in, it makes it all worth it. I cry every year at graduation watching them walk across the stage!
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