I went back to public school teaching after having attempted it 3 years ago and having quit 6 months into the school year, I was teaching in an inner city Boston school and I didn’t have the tools for discipline that I’ve gotten from this book.

That said this year I am at a less difficult school, implementing the rules and it’s still pretty tough. I issue multiple 15 minute detentions daily as well as sending students out of class during class time. Understandably it is only the 2nd full week of classes but how long does their rebellion last?

At this point I am planning on applying to private prep schools for the 2008-2009 academic year even if it means a salary cut. Working with discipline is not why I decided to be a teacher. Can anyone give me hope that their is light at the end of the tunnel?