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I hear you. But it looks like you were doing most of the worrying moog. If there'd been less intervention on your part, the example of a few could have been an example for all. You sound like you love your job.

Actually, I worry because I care about the kids and because I am accountable for teaching them how to read, write, and do math at least at school. I didn't go excessive on the intervention at all. It showed that parent that I did care if she was at school or not and she did appreciate that as I have found that most do.

As far as an example of a few being an example for many, that already occurs.

I do keep in close contact with most parents and am famous for making deliveries of papers and such every once in a great while. I try not to be too intrusive though and don't tell anyone how to "do their job." One mom thought it was strange that she had gotten 2 calls and had a couple of workbooks dropped off in the first week. She talked to a couple of neighbors and they just laughed. "That's just Mr. _______ showing that he cares about your kid." The parents actually appreciate knowing what's going on in class and how their kids are doing. For me, I've always just thought that was part of teaching.

I do love my job and work my butt off. But I have the most wonderful job a teacher could have. I learn a lot from the parents every year which will help me when I am able to have my own kid someday.