You
always ask me why in the world I want to become a teacher. Adding with an “I
thought you wanted to help people” or “you won’t make any money!” Well mom, I
will be helping people, just in a different way. I know you want me to become a
nurse or doctor to be able to save lives, but that just is not me. I will be
helping students find their voice, reach their potential, and hopefully they
will go on to become the nurses and doctors. Helping people isn’t always just
saving their life, you know. Oh and the money issue, if you think about it,
nurses don’t make exactly that much money either for the amount of work they
have to do. Teachers are underpaid, but I will get by just fine. Plus, you
ALWAYS told me that money doesn’t buy happiness…it just helps sometimes.
Anyways, just know that I’ll be happy with this decision. Which goes into your
next argument, what happens if I get burnt out like some teachers do? Well so
far I see no signs of this, I mean would I plan on going to grad school in this
field if there were any indications I wouldn’t like teaching? Probably not. So
back to the overall question, why do I want to become a teacher? Okay, so I
could give you the stereotypical answer that every future teacher gives, but
you’ve heard it before and you still have your doubts. So let me explain
differently for you, I was born to be a teacher. It is who I am. I have you to
thank for this. You taught me to love literature at a young age, you also
taught me to say what is on my mind, and that there are always learning
opportunities. So face it, you helped guide me down this path. I mean, if you
REALLY wanted me to become a nurse or doctor, you should have raised me a tad
differently. Only kidding, you did just fine. I think you should be proud that
I am becoming a teacher! Be proud to know that you influenced me in such a way
that I want to influence students. Now you know, so you can stop questioning my
decision and let me graduate in peace!
I love you,
Sheila
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