The Jones Wisdom

 There is a method to everything in life. The way we speak, the way we dress, and even the media we consume all have a specific method formulated by what we pay attention to in society. However, there is not a method to addressing important topics that truly matter. This not-so-complicated process stumps people because they are unsure of the method in which they are supposed to start these conversations. The question posed by Derisa Grant was, "what if these conversations are not actually difficult, but simply unpracticed?". This question is a fantastic explanation to why important topics are seemingly breezed over during conversations. In order for us to speak on societal issues, we must learn that it is okay to have questions as well as feel uncomfortable. It is natural to feel uncomfortable, but it is these conversations that stir up difficult emotions that are most worth talking about.  Humans are a species that constantly adapt to their environments. In order to do so, w...

 This is a very stratified question as there are many perspectives on how teachers are viewed in today's society. I suppose that the answer to the question will entirely depend on who is being asked. It feels as though today's society enjoys the crucifiction of teachers. Teachers are praised by few, but judged by many. They are expected to work on a low salary (even though that is not why we do the job), while constantly being told the many things society perceives us doing wrong. There are some that see teachers as heroes of modern society, helping to raise of future generations and mold them into leaders. These people seem to understand that teaching takes a lot and that we just wish the best for the children that enter and exit through that classroom door. However, it seems as though people are constantly making demands that teachers can simply not keep up with. Teachers will be either slandered or praised on networks and newspapers, with no middle ground being found. The pu...