In Japan, teachers are seen as the kids’ parents who have to teach them how to be safe on their bikes (if you knew how many posters and announcements we get on this subject, you would be amazed), look after them, and generally worry about them far more than their parents. Every day I listen in on weird conversations as teachers call the kids’ parents for no reason whatsoever. They also announce in the morning meeting if any student is sick, and tell every detail they know about it.
So, it was with general amusement today when I listened in on the morning meeting and one of the “important announcements” was that one student’s bike tire got punctured this morning by something that looks like xxx (didn’t understand this word), and that the teacher would ask him about it in her class to see if he’s okay.
I’m not saying this is a bad difference, it’s just a very amusing difference, especially when Jeff is delirious from lack of caffeine and sleep. Anyway, gotta go help clean the staffroom. Ja ne.
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