After being interviewed by the school administration, the
teaching prospect said, 'Let me see if I've got this right:
               'You want me to go into that room with all those kids,
correct their disruptive behavior, observe them for signs of abuse, monitor
 their dress habits, censor their T-shirt messages, and instill in them a
love for learning. You want me to check their backpacks for weapons, wage
war on drugs and sexually transmitted diseases, and raise their sense of
self esteem and personal pride.

'You want me to teach them patriotism and good citizenship,
sportsmanship and fair play, and how to register to vote, balance a
checkbook, and apply for a job
               'You want me to check their heads for lice, recognize signs
of antisocial behavior, and make sure that they all pass the state exams.