15 Reasons to Date a Teacher

Someone tweeted this from e-harmony, and I seemed to have my own thoughts as I read through them.

15 Reasons to Date a Teacher
1.  They're conversationalists.  All day long, teachers work to connect with students of all kinds of backgrounds, intellectual levels, and work ethics.
Yeah, so you better have stimulating conversation as well.  We are tired of doing all the talking sometimes.

2.  Teachers can charm parents.  They meet with them a lot, andknow how to put people at ease. Date a teacher, and you don't have to stress about the inevitable meet-the-parents dinner.
In other words, we learned brown-nosing skills from our students?

3.  Teachers adapt quickly, whether it's welcoming new students or embracing new curriculum. Change doesn't faze them.
Not true.  Sometimes teachers are the worst with change.  We have set ways in the classroom, and sometimes we expect everyone to follow our rules.

4.  Teachers can explain the same thing in a variety of ways until a point is made effectiely, making sure that misccomunication doesn't hurt the relationship.
Soooooo...we are never going to fight.  And if we do, I will win.

5.  Teachers are patient.  At least the good ones are.
Fine, true.  But I'd say people would have better luck with a special education teacher.  They're the true champs of patience, in my book.

6.  Teachers are great with kids.  So if you're looking for the parent of your future kids, a teacher is a great candidate.
Rushing things a bit, no?  What if a teacher hates kids, and then he/she doesn't want any?  Someone will be sorely disappointed.

7.  Teachers are up on the latest lingo and pop-culture trends.  If you want to know what's hip with kids these days, your date will know.
Whoever wrote this isn't a teacher or dating a teacher.  Otherwise, "hip" and "lingo" would never have been written.  Besides, I don't think everyone could handle what kids are talking about these days...

8.  They have the summer off- and all holidays.
Yeah.  So you better get summers off and holidays too or else I'll still be sitting at home on my butt doing nothing.  Not like to we don't have to partipate in the aforementioned activities...like keeping up on what's "hip."

9.  Coming up with fun, creative solutions to problems is part of their day job.  Teachers make problem-solving fun!
If you're an elementary teacher! I can't do creative solutions!  I send people to the el. ed. majors.  Don't expect our fights to end with a "creative" solution.

10.  Teachers have great- and predictable- hours.  You can plan consistent date nights with ease.
Yep, we wake up at the crack of dawn and would just love predictable dates.  And if we want to be involved in any activities at all (which is highly encouraged by the school), then we'll be home after 6 pm.  Consistent sounds so easy...and so fun.

11.  If you had a crush on a teacher as a youngster, now's your change to finally date one- legally.
Ew!

12.  Date a teacher and you'll be dating someone who is shaping future leaders.  Yes, your date is super-influential.
Or as I like to tell Karl when he thinks his job is more important than mine, "I am teaching the person who will take your job one day!"

13.  Teachers don't tolerate bullying or intolerance.  They stand up for those around them.
Hopefully.

14.  Everyone has a favorite teacher they look back on fondly.  You're likely dating someone's hero.
Or you very well could be dating some poor student's nightmare.  It is possible.

15.  You're a respectful, mature adult.  At the end of a crazy week, your presence will be a welcome break from adolescent angst.
If you are indeed a respectful, mature adult.  Otherwise, we'll just add you to our list of people we talk slowly to.