Parenting - over emphasis on emotion, parenting with emotion, just want their child to feel good, they don't want them to feel uncomfortable. All they care about is their child's feelings and emotions. "Anything that makes them feel uncomfortable is a problem." Children need to know taht they aren't the only ones on this Earth. Parents have to stop parenting in an emotional mindset.
Lack of backbone in leadership - the courage or willingness to stand up to parents and school board. have teacher's backs
Students - decreasing attention spans; not only due to screens; the moment children get board they look for stimulation; children are use to having what they want when they want it....they aren't use to sharing time, being patient - today everyone has their own devices tailored to them. (they walk the classroom to tap the teacher for help, cut another that is waiting in line)
Class size (research on smaller is better)
Birthday cutoff (September 30, should be August 1)