Hi all
My hubby just started teaching at a decile 1 intermediate school in Otara. The school is 99% Pasifika. The kids are horrible !!! They are rude, have no work ethic and are so insolent - it would be amazing if it wasn't so AWFUL. My poor hubby is missing SA kids, who at least will get on with some work, and will respond to demerits, detention, pretty stickers and sweeties. These kids don't give a hoot, and the discipline system is so icky sweet-touchy feely-don't hurt a kid's feelings....no respect or self-discipline expected or enforced.....Hubby was called in the other day coz he raised his voice at a kid.....Also, the level of aggression is high, but the kids are WUSSIE cry babies !!!
I need to know - are all NZ kids as bad, or is this a cultural thing ? Also, if he changes jobs now (to another school), while we are busy with our ITA, will it count against us ? Also, if I get a job and he stays at home, will that effect the ITA ??
We love NZ so far, but if all kids are like this, we will seriously consider changing professions or even (last resort) going back to SA. It's not worth the unhappiness and stress....we came to get away from that.