“Oppositional Defiance Disorder” is a diagnosis that can get a student an IEP.
So a disruptive, violent child can show up to school every day - throw chairs, bring drugs to school - then get mom or dad to take them to the doc to diagnose them with ODD. It’s a manifestation of their disability.
“Inclusion” also means that these children need to be placed in the same classroom as all the other children. So 29 children are subject to the violence of 1.
Cherry picking is telling specific facts without telling other facts. You can’t beat accusations of cherry picking by showing how your statements are factual. You are being accused of omitting important relevant facts.
And just because you’re good at masking your resentment doesn’t mean you aren’t resentful. If you’re going to educate children, get a therapist and show them this post and your replies to comments.
Or you, know, do what most shitty teachers do and think of yourself as the victim of a system setup to protect children against your interests.
Which important facts am I omitting?
I’m not masking resentment. I am pretty fucking resentful that I am not a mental health professional or social worker, while still being expected to perform their jobs on top of my own.
I have been raped and taught the next day. Believe it or not I’m pretty fucking good at my job.