I don't have kids. If I did I'm pretty sure I'd want the people who taught and were responsible for taking care of my kids for much of the year to be reasonably happy and content in their jobs. Decent pay, respect, and job security aren't sufficient conditions for guaranteeing that good people are encouraged to go into the teaching profession, but they're certainly necessary conditions.
Also, too, be nice to the wait staff or they'll spit in your food.
