What are the pros and cons of being an elementary school teacher?  

What are the pros and cons of being an elementary school teacher?  
answers 0:Ever since I've begun working with kids, I'm thinking of majoring in Elementary Education, as opposed to Dental Hygiene; It is so monotonous. What are the pros and cons o becoming and being a teacher? I'm thinking of maybe teaching second grade.
answers 1:ProsHelping societyChanging LivesComfortable work environmentSummers off ConsLong hours (average of 60/week)Stressful at timesLots of responsibilityMust pass rigorous testing to get licensed in your state...