Teachers Leaving in Record Numbers as New Generation of Students Become Un-Teachable
They explore how a mix of poor parenting, entitlement, and the increasing influence of technology has created a culture where students are less engaged, more distracted, and lack basic respect for authority. Dr. Duke argues that today’s students have become difficult to manage because they are more entitled than ever before, having been raised in an environment that emphasizes feelings over facts and instant gratification over discipline. Vicki points out that this shift in parenting, combined with an education system that caters to emotional whims rather than academic rigor, has made it nearly impossible for teachers to maintain control in the classroom. They also discuss how technology, particularly smartphones and social media, has further worsened the situation by keeping students constantly distracted and disengaged. The conversation highlights how the current generation of students no longer sees the value of education, instead viewing school as an obstacle rather than an opportunity. Dr. Duke and Vicki stress that without the basic skills of listening, following directions, and respect for authority, these students are not only disrupting the learning environment for others but also setting themselves up for failure in the real world. The show ends with a call to action for parents to take more responsibility in disciplining their children and for schools to focus on restoring order and discipline to ensure that classrooms can become places of learning once again.
