I think I've over-done it this time...I've given more than I should, and now I am feeling the heat...sometimes I think that it does not pay to be a nice person...no matter how or what you do for your students, there are many parents who fall short of appreciating it...I'm not a baby, that constantly requires praise and compliment...what I do for my students...whatever extra I give my students, are on my own initiative...and that is when parents start on their list of demands...I would give in to their demands, if it suits me...but I can't possibly give-in to all of them...and now, I feel as if I am being treated like trash...they would not even bother to call in to give me a heads up, when they are not able to make it...kept me waiting and wasting my time...and they demand that I replace the class, or they won't pay the studio their monthly fees...

Give me a thousand kiddos to teach than a parent of these character to deal with...

Being a music teacher or a teacher is no joy-ride, that's for sure......you've got to major in counseling, human resources, people-relationship, childcare, business administration, secretary, student pedagogy and music all at the same time...

I am exhausted...mentally and emotionally...

Lights out...