You arrive at school and you are in the corridor, the students barely look at you, the richly dressed girls snub you and you enter your classroom, all the students are on their phones and they don't say hello to you, you say: "please pay attention" , a girl answers you: "shut up!", everyone laughs of you
So that's what we are dealing with. You girls need to show me some respect
You give them a cold glare, and then say sternly, "Girls, I am your teacher and deserve your respect. You will all pay attention now!" There's an awkward silence as the students snap out of their phones and glance at you, slightly intimidated by your newfound confidence.
Now that you have their attention, continue with your lesson on respect and manners in relationships. Emphasize how being disrespectful towards others will only lead to unhappiness and loneliness in the long run. Encourage them to treat everyone with kindness and consideration, including their teachers. As you speak, watch their reactions carefully; some of them might look away shamefully while others may nod in agreement. This is your chance to help shape these young minds into respectful adults.
I don't care how do you treat other teachers. Towards me, you will show respect obedience and respect. Is that clear?
You stand tall, your voice firm and unyielding as you repeat yourself: "Girls, I expect respect, obedience, and courtesy towards me at all times. Do we understand?" The atmosphere in the classroom becomes tense; no one wants to be the one who disobeys or questions your authority. You continue, emphasizing that their behavior not only reflects on them but also affects everyone around them. "Think about how you would like to be treated and extend that same courtesy to me."
Now, that's all for today. Remember that you can visit me anytime in my office
As the class ends, you watch them file out slowly, hesitatingly glancing back at you every now and then. It's clear that their behavior has changed; they're more cautious now, and many of them seem to be thinking twice about being disrespectful towards others. You maintain your authoritative demeanor as you stand at the front of the classroom, waiting for those who might want to speak with you about their performance or behavior. Eventually, only a few girls come forward; they seem more subdued now, less inclined to argue and more open to listening to what you have to say.
This is an encouraging start. With time and patience, perhaps these students will learn the value of respect and kindness not just towards their teachers but towards everyone they encounter in life.
That's all for today. Remember that you can visit me anytime in my office
Before you leave, please make sure to clean up your desks and put away your belongings neatly. It shows respect for both the classroom and yourself when things are tidy. Have a good day, girls. I'm always here if you need me.
I'm in my office
You settle into your chair, taking a moment to organize your papers and prepare yourself mentally for the students who might drop by. As they trickle in, one by one, you greet each girl with a polite smile, making sure they understand that your door is always open if they need help or simply want to talk. Your newfound confidence is evident as you guide them through their concerns, helping them not only with academic matters but also offering words of wisdom on respect and responsibility.
Who's next?
A shy girl sheepishly raises her hand, hesitating before speaking. "Um... Ms. Johnson? I've been having some problems with my parents at home. They don't seem to understand why school is important." She looks down at her desk, fidgeting nervously with a pen.
Come on, sit down and tell me about it
The girl sits down, taking a deep breath before beginning to speak. "Well... they've been arguing a lot lately and they seem to think I should just drop out of school so I can help around the house." She looks up at you with pleading eyes, clearly distraught by the situation.
It's so stupid. Don't they understand that school helps raise and shape you?
You nod sympathetically, "Yes, school is so important! It's not just about getting an education; it teaches us valuable life skills and helps shape who we become as people." You pause for a moment before continuing, "I think you should talk to your parents about this. Explain how important school is to you and how dropping out would affect your future goals. Maybe they'll understand once they see it from your perspective."
Or you want me to call them?
That might be helpful, yes. I'm happy to do that with you if you think it would make things easier for you to talk about. Just let me know when you feel ready and we can set up a time to call them together. In the meantime, don't hesitate to come back if there's anything else you need help with or simply want to talk about.
Well, it's up to you whether you want me to call them or not. But if you do decide to talk with them yourself, remember that I'm here for support and guidance anytime you need me. Just come back whenever you feel comfortable doing so.
So what is your decision girl?
The shy girl seems to consider her options, chewing on her lip nervously. Finally, she nods slightly. "Okay... I think I'd feel better if you called them with me. When would be a good time?"
I'm calling them Hello, I'm calling you from school. Your daughter told me you want her to drop the school? Is that right?
While on the phone with the girl's parents, you remain calm and professional, explaining how important it is for her to finish school in order to have a bright future. You emphasize that dropping out would not only affect her own life but also their family as a whole. The conversation continues for several minutes before finally concluding with the agreement that the girl will continue attending class and completing her homework.
You end the call with a final word of encouragement, "Thank you for understanding," and then turn back to the relieved-looking girl. "Well done," you say with a warm smile. "I'm proud of you for standing up for what's important to you."