. . ugh, nevermind. … There's really no need to be so judgemental. Perhaps they have the commonsense to realize they dont know everything and are prepared to let experts run things .
So, you’ve married a US citizen, and now you’re faced with the baffling reality of their cousins, who seem to have an alarming lack of worldly knowledge. You’ve done some digging and stumbled upon the American education system’s teacher requirements—congratulations, you’ve opened Pandora’s box.
First off, let’s talk about the qualifications—or lack thereof—needed to become a teacher in the United States. It appears that you don’t necessarily need a college degree to step into the classroom. I mean, who needs a degree when you can just have a couple of college credits or be an active college student? It’s like they’re saying, “Hey, if you can spell ‘teacher,’ you’re hired!” I can already hear the echoes of students asking, “So, what do you actually know about this subject?” and the teacher replying, “Well, I’ve taken a few classes on it… sort of.”
Now, let’s dive into the training aspect. Just six months of training to mold the minds of the future? That’s shorter than some people take to binge-watch an entire season of a Netflix series! I mean, imagine if you could train to be a brain surgeon in just half a year. “Sure, I’ve only read a couple of articles and watched a few YouTube videos, but let’s get that scalpel ready!”
And then there’s the head-scratching requirement where military experience can somehow qualify you to teach. Because nothing says, “Let’s learn about the solar system!” quite like a background in combat. I guess if you can survive in the trenches, you can definitely handle a classroom full of fifth-graders.
This is not to say that there aren’t incredible teachers out there who are passionate, dedicated, and knowledgeable. However, it’s hard to ignore that the bar is set lower than a limbo stick at a toddler’s birthday party. It’s mildly infuriating to think that the people entrusted with educating the next generation may not have all the tools they need.
So, if your spouse’s cousins are a bit clueless about the world, maybe it’s not entirely their fault. With an education system that seems to prioritize accessibility over excellence, it’s no wonder that some individuals might emerge from school without a firm grasp on basic facts. But hey, at least they can probably tell you how to survive in the wild—or at least how to pretend to know how to do it!
In conclusion, if you find yourself scratching your head at the knowledge—or lack thereof—of your spouse’s relatives, remember that sometimes the problem lies in the system. Maybe it’s time for a little reform? Or at the very least, let’s get some more training in there. Who knows? The next generation might actually know who’s on the $20 bill!
Inspired by: “I am married to a US citizen, and have been wondering wtf is with her cousins’ knowledge of the wor…” (r/mildlyinfuriating)