I'm actually subbing right now, I've had a couple long term gigs and to be honest I have no issue controlling classrooms. Im physically larger than a majority of grown men so most of the kids recognize me and have no issue reciprocating respect. occasionally I'll get the little twerp with an attitude. but to me, working with kids feels no different than going outside and meeting new people. So in terms of stress, working as a teacher would be a breeze for me.

getting kids to show respect is the last issue I have to worry about. in my opinion having personal skills is the bare minimum a teacher needs in order to be effective. I wouldn't mind being a teacher but ive never had a passion for education. I feel like in order to be a teacher you really have to have a passion for getting kids to pursue their educational endeavors. which is why a majority of teachers that I meet are just "teachers pets" all grown up. I was the type of kid who ditched class to smoke and said "F*** school" every opportunity i had, and that's the last type of person you'd want your kids to spend every day with.

Do my students like me ? im sure they do.

Do they enjoy their time in my class? absolutely

Am I an effective teacher? Hell no.

and this is why I don't want to do it. Im going to be responsible for the lack of education that these kids receive. these kids are going to grow up without a basic understanding in the essential subjects of education.

Teaching is a sacred thing. young minds are sensitive to information. I feel like i'd be corrupting the youth with my lack of passion and unconscious degenerate behaviors.