This was overheard at parent/teacher conference (names are omitted):
Teacher: “I know your son wanted a reference letter from me to apply to be an intern with Senator Lee in D.C. this summer.”
Parent: “That’s right, he has great political aspirations.”
Teacher: “I have to be frank. He hasn’t been completing his assignment, his test scores are in the D+ to C- range, he has poor communication skills with a limited vocabulary, and he is disruptive in class.”
Parent: “I know. Isn’t that great! You’ll be recommending him then, right?”
Teacher: “Are you serious?”
Parent: “Yes. He’s perfect for politics.”
Teacher: “He’s this close to failing and acts like he’s three!”
Parent: “So. President Trump’s closest friends, advisers, associates, and allies say he’s semi-illiterate, a moron, a dope, an idiot, a troll, a child, lazy, incompetent, and a sexual predator. My son gets an "A" in all those areas. What’s the problem?”
Teacher: “Oh, boy. You’re right. Apparently none, but like a few other brave souls, I will not engage in treason.”
Parent: “What?”
Teacher: “It’s a metaphor–no recommendation.”
Loren M. Lambert © January 5, 2018
Teacher: “I know your son wanted a reference letter from me to apply to be an intern with Senator Lee in D.C. this summer.”
Parent: “That’s right, he has great political aspirations.”
Teacher: “I have to be frank. He hasn’t been completing his assignment, his test scores are in the D+ to C- range, he has poor communication skills with a limited vocabulary, and he is disruptive in class.”
Parent: “I know. Isn’t that great! You’ll be recommending him then, right?”
Teacher: “Are you serious?”
Parent: “Yes. He’s perfect for politics.”
Teacher: “He’s this close to failing and acts like he’s three!”
Parent: “So. President Trump’s closest friends, advisers, associates, and allies say he’s semi-illiterate, a moron, a dope, an idiot, a troll, a child, lazy, incompetent, and a sexual predator. My son gets an "A" in all those areas. What’s the problem?”
Teacher: “Oh, boy. You’re right. Apparently none, but like a few other brave souls, I will not engage in treason.”
Parent: “What?”
Teacher: “It’s a metaphor–no recommendation.”
Loren M. Lambert © January 5, 2018
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