Teachers who stop class to embarrass kids really need to reconsider their maturity

I'm not getting much nuance here. I was a teacher. I was very aware that the people infront of me were half-formed little egos, and most of them were sociopathic(teenagers). I was also aware that as much as they might try to be coy or sly or clever in their social manouvering, they were transparent as hell to any adult.

As a teacher, I know most of your excuses are bullshit. I know you lie to yourself and believe those lies. I know you are weak and pathetic and in need of love. I know you are stronger than you believe. I know you will not break under pressure, that you will flourish and grow with the right encouragement. I know you will make a lot of horrible decisions you will regret. I know you care more than you show. I know your insecure. I know you because I was you and unlike 70% of the adults around, I remember accurately what it was like to be a teenager. I remember how unsure I was, how easily manipulated and how I found it hard to get through each day. I know being at school is not a nostalgic playground of love and comeraderie and that teenagers really are mean to each other.

I also know all this shit will pass and it's no where near as important as you might think.

Got embarassed by a teacher because you did something you thought they didn't notice? I know it feels like a big deal which is why I do it, so you know you can't get away with that. It also acts as a warning to others and controls the group. I also know it is not a big deal at all in the grand scheme and you'll get over it pretty quickly, but not so quick you'll try to pull the same shit in my class.

Btw, my students thought I was great. Why? Because they knew where the line was. I made it very clear. I always reacted the same to the same misdemeanours no matter who did it. I was also savvy enough to know the difference between a malicious act and a stupid act. Also, I would treat every student as a human. I'd make sure they understood why I was doing something and if I made mistakes(which I did) I would admit to them honestly and openly. My relationship with my students was one of mutual respect. I say all this not to brag but to show that good teachers can and will make decisions you do not agree with. Just remember, you have a worms eye view of their role. You have also never been them, but they have been you( the general you, not the exact you). They have played your roll, and they played it longer than you have yet. Respect that. That way, you are open to learning from them in order to surpass them, any good teacher wants their students to outgrow them. So let them help you by not being so sensitive and arrogant.

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