If someone asked why Military they would be criticized. So Why teachers you ask. Well I'm married to one for over 16 years. For what she gets paid and what she puts up with from 20+ sets of parents, kids who think they own the world and are entitled to everything. They are building the people of tomorrow just like our military is protecting and Fire and Police protect as well. Yes, she choose to be a teacher cause she thought she could make a difference, she chooses to help ones that need it, she puts her life on the line daily. She is a parent to 5th graders who don't have one. She is a shoulder to cry on when someone gets hurt, she is their friend, mother, and most of all their teacher. Think of the teachers you had and who inspired you. Just because they may have taught you or not, the word teach is sometimes under utilized.