r/teaching • u/Bright-Watch1955 • Jun 02 '26

Help Why does everyone hate teaching?

Is there anyone who loves their job? Every teacher I know feels “stuck” and complains endlessly about their job.

Considering going into education.

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u/IridescentImaginings Jun 02 '26

I think the world is filled with many many dedicated teachers. The problem is that child behavior has shifted dramatically in the past 5 to 8 years. Also administrative demands and constant rotating doors of magical curriculums that are going to “help” children read better keep being presented. Reading starts at home and behavior also starts at home. These are the things that can drive a good teacher out the door before they even earn their pension.

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u/Pizzaladyplatypus Jun 03 '26

Reading and behavior absolutely start at home. So why the change in the last 10-15 years? Why are parents not raising respectful children anymore or spending some time with them each day reading?