I am not really sure about the word decline, because there are areas in which education has improved. - Iphigenia Efunjoke Coker

I have been told that I have nothing to do with the celebration except to be present. My girls have taken me over.

Desirest thou the teacher's work? Ask wisdom from above. It is a work of toil and care Of patience and of love.

Your pupils appreciate you, not when you are training and correcting them, but when they are older and understand better. They will then know that you were acting in their best interest.