Moderators dtel Posted June 10, 2014 Moderators Share Posted June 10, 2014 I was fed up with being verbally abused, kicked, punched, spit upon, stabbed, etc.... and this was coming from the parents... I could imagine, many kids today have little or no respect for anything and the parents are what created these monsters and are no better. That's got to be a tough job, they expect you to make something of there monsters when they don't want to try and it's there kids. Without good teachers were in big trouble, good work there Boxx for trying to do the right thing, I bet you reached some and made a big difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxx Posted June 10, 2014 Author Share Posted June 10, 2014 good work there Boxx for trying to do the right thing, I appreciate your kind words. However to frame this right, I will say that I finished my career as the principal of a DAEP (District Alternative Education School [Placement]). All the students that came to my school were there for "discipline" reasons, grades K - 12.. At times it could be a pretty tough crowd. During my last three years the age of some of the students was getting much older (19/20). I ran that program without the help of the police department; even though they had to be called often. Any time that I felt in danger, I would make certain to stand as close to one of our "security" camera's as possible. I had a great staff, but everyday was a new adventure.... Believe me, it was not your mom and dad's type of school. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 If you hit up all the forum members in TX, you'd be driving around for a couple months. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 good work there Boxx for trying to do the right thing,I appreciate your kind words. However to frame this right, I will say that I finished my career as the principal of a DAEP (District Alternative Education School [Placement]). All the students that came to my school were there for "discipline" reasons, grades K - 12.. At times it could be a pretty tough crowd. During my last three years the age of some of the students was getting much older (19/20). I ran that program without the help of the police department; even though they had to be called often. Any time that I felt in danger, I would make certain to stand as close to one of our "security" camera's as possible. I had a great staff, but everyday was a new adventure.... Believe me, it was not your mom and dad's type of school. :emotion-21: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 I was fed up with being verbally abused, kicked, punched, spit upon, stabbed, etc.... and this was coming from the parents... I could imagine, many kids today have little or no respect for anything and the parents are what created these monsters and are no better. That's got to be a tough job, they expect you to make something of there monsters when they don't want to try and it's there kids. Without good teachers were in big trouble, good work there Boxx for trying to do the right thing, I bet you reached some and made a big difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxx Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 I was fed up with being verbally abused, kicked, punched, spit upon, stabbed, etc.... and this was coming from the parents... I could imagine, many kids today have little or no respect for anything and the parents are what created these monsters and are no better. That's got to be a tough job, they expect you to make something of there monsters when they don't want to try and it's there kids. Without good teachers were in big trouble, good work there Boxx for trying to do the right thing, I bet you reached some and made a big difference. Thanks.... I appreciate you thought.... Time will tell.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted June 13, 2014 Moderators Share Posted June 13, 2014 I was thinking teacher or something in administration but I had no idea you were dealing with the worst of the worst. That's a tough dangerous job, someone has to do it and you were the man. The sad part is it's not the kids fault, none were born with that attitude toward others and authority. It is the kids fault if there not willing to try and change and do better. Most of the time the environment they live in gives them the feeling no one cares and at home it's sometimes the truth. It's just sad, kids raising kids in many cases. I seen it many times during insurance, the first death claim I had to fill out was on a 6 year old, I sat doing my thing and I just had to ask the mother, How did this happen ? I was shocked by the answer, she said you know you can't control them boys he was hanging out on the corner right there with the older kids and someone started shooting. At 6 years old, and at like 1 in the morning, I didn't know what to say, it's really sad out there and it's no wonder crime it getting worse by the day. Sorry to go on like this but it pretty darn depressing really when these kids have no ambition but the street life and don't really expect to live to 25 years old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 couldn't do your job boxx--i don't have the patience. I argue with a buddy of mine, he says that people are naturally good -- i say they're naturally evil. So, i asked him if he taught his kids how to lie? Lying, acts of selfishness … that comes naturally to us. We need to be taught to extinguish or at least suppress those selfish acts. Sometimes they still creep out when i'm on the freeway in rush hour; but, then "I" have places to go, people to see, things to do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 My hat's off to you Boxx and you have my utmost respect. People like you make the world a better place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 My hat's off to you Boxx and you have my utmost respect. People like you make the world a better place. Carl's been hitting the happy juice a bit heavy lately … i personally know that Boxx listens to that rock-n-roll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 And worse.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Carl's been hitting the happy juice a bit heavy lately … True but irrelevant to my post. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxx Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 i personally know that Boxx listens to that rock-n-roll. And outstanding "musical" recordings... lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 My hat's off to you Boxx and you have my utmost respect. People like you make the world a better place. +2, Yep, I could not do that job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxx Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 (edited) Thanks guy's for your kind words... There were good times and some really good kids. Otherwise, the no one could keep their sanity and hang on.... Edited June 13, 2014 by Boxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJkizak Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Every evening I listen to the stereo rock station with the tv news on with captions and the sound muted, snacking away until NBR comes on. Then I get depressed. JJK 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxx Posted June 15, 2014 Author Share Posted June 15, 2014 snacking away until NBR comes on. Then I get depressed. You need to turn that around and get with the program... lol... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted June 15, 2014 Moderators Share Posted June 15, 2014 20,000 Post, Congratulations, I usually don't look at that stuff but al the zeros caught my eye. You are the most interesting man in the world, just not sure about that perfectly clean shiny grill, it's got me a little worried ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxx Posted June 15, 2014 Author Share Posted June 15, 2014 it's got me a little worried ? Not to worrry... That was an old photo, today it looks like it should.... used... lol.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 I hit 65 on Tuesday, but won't be able to retire for a long time. My wife and I are working to make a move to the Philippines if we can. If you are frugal, you can actually live comfortably on $12-$15k. We might be able to do that. You sure can't do that living in the States. Bruce 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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