As astudent, I was always taught thatteachersknow best. Even if you disagree with them or would prefer to do things differently, you’re supposed to trust that they have your best interest in mind.
RELATED:
This woman’s high school band teacher was extremely hated
Image credits:ADDICTIVE_STOCK/Envato (not the actual photo)
So when he came up with the brilliant idea to have a “party” at IHOP during school, she and her classmates maliciously complied
Image credits:Image-Source/Envato (not the actual photo)
Image credits:voronaman111/Envato (not the actual photo)
Image credits:BGStock72/Envato (not the actual photo)
Image credits:Heavy_Ad9344
Later, the author added a few more details about the situation
Teachers have the power to leave a lasting impact on their students’ lives, for better or worse
Image credits:nikolast1/Envato (not the actual photo)
A great teacher can have a huge impact on a student’s life. If the first person who ever made you feel seen, cared for, intelligent and important was a teacher, you’ll likely carry fond memories of them with you for your entire life. But unfortunately, not all teachers are angels sent from heaven. And we tend toreallyremember the ones that traumatized us.
Some of the cruelest things that were ever said to me came fromteachers, and I will never forget the times when educators left me melting into a puddle of tears. There’s a difference between tough love and being downright mean to students, and some teachers haven’t found that healthy middle ground yet.
It’s well documented thatpositive reinforcementis more effective in creating long-term results than negative reinforcement, so there’s no need for teachers to try to tear their students down. Plus, when you’re teaching at an elementary, middle or high school level, you’re in charge of vulnerable young people. These are kids, and we can treat them a bit more gently than adults with fully developed prefrontal cortexes.
After all, overone thirdof teens already struggle with low self-esteem, and a fifth of students report that they’ve experiencedbullying. There’s absolutely no reason for trusted adults like teachers to make students feel even worse about themselves.
Unfortunately, this story of a bad teacher is far from the first that we’ve covered atBored Panda. So why are there so many educators who seem to hate their jobs? Well, for one thing, being a teacher, especially in the United States, is a notoriously low paying job. In 2024, the average teaching salary comes out to $69,554,We Are Teachersreports, varying widely from state to state.
Great teachers are absolutely crucial to the success of future generations
Image credits:Element5 Digital/Pexels (not the actual photo)
This is slightly higher than the average salarynationwide, which is currently $63,795. But teaching is often a thankless, emotionally exhausting job, which tends to require lots of planning and work outside of school hours. Plus, with nearly 350school shootingsin the United States in 2023, it can even be a dangerous profession.
Teaching can also be quite stressful, as there’s often pressure from parents and principals to have high test scores. It’s not always easy to pass students with flying colors though, as teachers are responsible for fairly evaluating their class’ work. And if kids aren’t doing their homework or studying enough, it’s going to reflect on their report cardandon the teacher.
But it’s crucial for the sake of our children and future generations that we have great educators in schools. Education is vital to a well-functioning society. Yet, when kids despise the teachers they spend 7 hours a day with, they’re not going to be very willing to get a lot out of their classes.
Teachers of Tomorrownotes on their site that teachers are invaluable tools in society, as they pass knowledge on to younger generations, help develop critical thinking skills, inspire students, act as role models, help shape their communities, connect students with one another, boost confidence in young people and demonstrate the importance of education.
Many readers applauded the class for working together to get the teacher fired
Some even had similar stories of their own to share
Thanks! Check out the results:You May LikeWoman Gambles Her Career On A Soda Refill, Loses Everything, And Still Thinks She’s The VictimGabija SaveiskyteMom Kicks Out 17YO Daughter, Word Spreads And Karma Bites Her Where She Least ExpectedIlona BaliūnaitėWoman Refuses To Care For Old Mother After Learning She Won’t Be Getting The HouseMindaugas Balčiauskas
Gabija Saveiskyte
Ilona Baliūnaitė
Mindaugas Balčiauskas
Relationships
