Secret Teacher: Why adults are the ones who should be 'seen and not heard'

I hate the way my profession is constantly bad-mouthed, and I find it highly de-motivating.

We need to learn how to behave like responsible adults and adequate role models for our children. Picture: iStock

How does the old saying go? Children should be seen and not heard?

Well, I’d like to apply it to Irish grown-ups right now. As far as I’m concerned, we’re behaving like brats and I’ve had enough of it. Yes, I’m referring to the ongoing fighting in the playground that is our education system; I thought we were better than this. Apparently not.