How to deal with disrespectful students?

[kathyers]

I think it's safe to say that most kids, when they're young, dream about having a glamorous or exciting job when they grow up. I remember my elementary school classmates wanting to be movie stars, professional athletes, airplane pilots, and the like. But I've always had a more practical take on life, and simply wanted to be a teacher. The world will always need teachers, I reasoned, so I'd always have a job. As I got older though, I realized that teaching wasn't for me. I just didn't have the patience and compassion required to deal with some of the rude, obnoxious, and disrespectful students I was bound to come in contact with. My practical side then led me to get a project management degree instead.