Through a thought-provoking letter, a former educator sheds light on the responsibility of parents, rather than teachers, for educational deficiencies. Speaking about the gap in performance between American students and their peers worldwide, the teacher’s message has struck a chord with many. The letter stresses, “The teachers are not the issue!” It’s all the parents’ fault!

According to the teacher, children’s inadequate supplies, behavior, and attitude are a result of parental neglect. “The kids show up to school wearing shoes more expensive than the teacher’s whole outfit, yet they don’t have any pencils or paper,” the teacher notes, highlighting a discrepancy in priorities.