Discouraged? Mr. Cropper?!? 2 of 2

Maybe a little discouraged, but behind every cloud...

Please take at least this lesson from my experiences: you will often (not always) be punished for your virtues.

Please donate to my shrinking private academy:

http://www.cropperlyceum.com
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[highwind8124]

I worry for you, Mr. Cropper. I'm not sure it's a professional business practice to say anything negative about your clients.

I mean that when I say "I'm not sure". I just worry.

[MrCropper]

I worry, too! I worry a lot...

[NotThat3]

Definitely look for more students to replace the ones who're quitting. Advertize, even door to door / pamplets.

Don't rely on any of the leaving students coming back. Maybe they will, maybe they won't. Just know that no matter what, you've made their life better.

Don't take anymore students for free. This includes the students that you've taught for free this passing year. No matter how short on students you will be. Like you said people don't appreciate anything they get for free.

[SuperFinGuy]

I think the lady was jealous that you're doing a pretty good job and that's the main reason (or any other symptom of neurosis) that people can reject and hate the good. Anyway, I am glad you know that whatever the circumstances they are there to be taken.

[rh001YT]

I feel your pain. I dont recommend the "go it alone" approach..too difficult. I suggest seeking employment from a charter or private school. You would be appreciated in India. I might know of some good opportunities there. Send me a message if interested.

[highwind8124]

I think the situation with the kid who kept throwing stuff - I'm not a child psychologist. But, maybe there was some sort of way to motivate that kid (or not) to sit quietly.

I don't know. I know a real estate agent who tells me about a few clients she lost which she feels bad about. Her gut feels bad, as if it's telling her there may have been something she could have done, a lesson she could learn which would help in the future.

I'm not saying this with certainty, but just guessing.

[highwind8124]

I believe, for whatever that's worth, that your school will eventually thrive - simply because the students who go to your school will become smarter than the average public school student, covering more material in less time, getting ahead of them, and will develop a stronger work ethic and interest in independent reading and study.

Parents want that for their kids. They don't want mediocrity from kids who just watch television after school and get Cs. I think they'll want to invest.

[XxxNuMbxxX0301]

I wish I had, when I was a child, attended a school such as yours.

[monkeyflowers]

Your advertisement could say, "Are you fed up with the agenda public schools are trying to work over on your kids? Then we are the alternative that you seek. Come join."

[justinwlaurab]

I totally understand. I'm absolutelyl fed up with the ridiculousness of Art college and I really want to start my own school some day. You should hear me rave about it.

[ForABetterTomorrow]

I think it's a japanese saying (the one with the nail)

"The nail that sticks up gets hammered down"

But I guess one could also say:

"The nail that sticks up paves the way for other nails to come out" :-)