I know how much haters on here like to bash teachers. I have never responded to any of those posts because they will just never get it. Those who bash us are missing THE ONE fundamental fact - that working with kids is amazing. I teach 10 year olds. They are old enough to have a sense of humor and developed personalities, but young enough that, for the most part, they come to school every day smiling and happy without the weight of the world on their shoulders. I work 50 hours a week, 42 weeks of the year. I love it.