Placing the Blame for a Lack of Moral Fiber

As a teacher, I agree with most of Michael Josephson’s findings. However, I disagree that teachers should receive a significant part of the blame. Today, a teacher who would even suggest that a student should be suspended or receive a failing grade for cheating would be laughed out of the district. Most administrators and parents would not consider it a problem serious enough to deserve more than a few minutes detention, if that.

Yes, teachers should always attempt to be exemplary role models; but after all, what child over the age of 8 wants to be like his teacher? The real “heroes” nowadays are overpaid jocks, actors and musicians: media figures with the “I-deserve-it” message who struggle with two-word sentences and preach gaining respect by pounding others into the ground. Why were they not mentioned in the article?

ROBERT DEVILLE

Claremont