Am I right or am I right?

As someone with disabilities and a Bachelors Degree in Education -major of Special Ed, I agree, there needs to be changes made. It's systemic, though. Education won't make a difference unless we start addressing poverty ad related issues. As much as I don't want to admit it, yes, people do feel overly entitled. That crosses socio economic levels. Those on poorer areas often say "I need it-those other people won't miss it" For upper levels, it seems to be more of a "I'm special" attitude,

We also need to quit pointing fingers and start teaching what people need. We never know what goes on behind closed doors. Everyone has some battle to fight. This does not excuse abuse or neglect. Nor is it meant to condone the victim mentality. Rather, it's about seeing people, doing their best to survive, the only way they know how. I have no problem helping with what "parents should do." I am not having a heart attack because a student told me to go bleep myself. Teachable moments, logical consequences, high-but-reachable expectations.

School achievement ties into the above paragraphs, Yes, we need to keep people accountable. But, if you are say fifteen years old and care for your siblings, because your parent can't- what is your priority-geography quizzes and standardized tests or earning money for food?

I'm working toward my license, so take my observations for what you will.