Unhappy mum of Kalbarri, Reader's Comment 40 of 65, Teachers flip parents the bi

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Unhappy mum of Kalbarri, Reader's Comment 40 of 65, Teachers flip parents the bird, Yasmine Phillips, Education Reporter, PerthNow, 13 November 2011: http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/teachers-flip-parents-the-bird/story-e6frg13u-1226193897374 Historical link preserved from the original page.

I spent eight years teaching in country towns and in all of that time was treated like an outsider - yes I did attempt to assimilate myself and my children were involved in every event going.

I got so sick of the 'us and them' attitude that I returned to the city where I am anonymous.

Country life is great for kids but not necessarily the same for the parents.

These country people wanted teachers but they were quick to show you the door and never prepared to assist in any way.

And yes I was born in the country!

Life in a one school town can (and is) a living nightmare.

Every time I went to the shop my purchases were perused and comments were made - 'Gee you buy lots of sweets'.

Everything you did was scrutinized and b-tched about at the local tavern / shops and you were always treated like a second-class citizen.

Wake up country towns because if you don't you won't get any teachers in your school!