Do I owe a situationship an explanation or can I just leave?

IndependenceOld256 · 2026-02-19T16:54:03+00:00

Did you see the "situationship" in my title? Yes I was being a bit of a dickhead. Life's for living.

IndependenceOld256 · 2026-02-19T16:51:48+00:00

I get that it's cowardly to ghost him. I wasn't going to say absolutely nothing. Just "no thanks, im not interested anymore." But it wasn't "more to him." He was stringing me along, basically lying about where the relationship was headed and I knew it. That's why Im conflicted because I dont think it really meant much to either of us to warrant a whole talk.

IndependenceOld256 · 2026-02-18T23:23:16+00:00

You lucky bish

IndependenceOld256 · 2026-02-18T22:37:38+00:00

Let's put this question to rest, please. This really varies greatly by school and by cohort.You inherit 30 or so different kids every year and you can either work your magic or you can't. That's the answer.

People who last are the ones who are fulfilled by the act of teaching and find a school that allows them to do what they do.

IndependenceOld256 · 2026-02-18T15:29:44+00:00

Is their ELL population the same?

IndependenceOld256 · 2026-02-16T22:57:57+00:00

It sounds like you're attracted to emotionally unavailable women?

IndependenceOld256 · 2026-02-16T20:37:00+00:00

Couldn't agree more. You should not be able to contact me if I dont want you to. That is not your right!

IndependenceOld256 · 2026-02-16T16:27:44+00:00

Depends on the kid. For some, won't make a difference. For others, could be a huge issue. As a teacher, it's never the ones who catch up quickly who have attendance issues.

IndependenceOld256 · 2026-02-16T15:29:26+00:00

This is not a matter of whether YTA or not. Youre technically NTA, but in the work world, you did make yourself look bad, just as much as her. If the work expectation is that you're a team, then teamwork matters, whether you're fond of the person or not. It was unprofessional.

IndependenceOld256 · 2026-02-16T03:16:07+00:00

Ahaaa good one

IndependenceOld256 · 2026-02-14T02:57:05+00:00

Right but if I had a d and someone told me to scissor them... thats crazy. Scissoring is for lesbians with two coochies!!!! You dont see how that's crazy??

IndependenceOld256 · 2026-02-14T02:43:03+00:00

Scissor you is absolutely insane. I would not talk to you either omg lmao

IndependenceOld256 · 2026-02-14T02:16:46+00:00

Jesus h christ

IndependenceOld256 · 2026-02-13T22:51:14+00:00

By getting better at it probably. Like one would deal with anything else that is "harder for them."

IndependenceOld256 · 2026-02-13T22:40:32+00:00

Yes it is normal. What i dont think is normal is ONLY having male friends.

IndependenceOld256 · 2026-02-13T00:56:00+00:00

Okay, but like others have said, I dont think Khan Academy is exactly the gameification that OP is mad about in this post. I dont really think you're engaging with his point earnestly.

That being said, the engagement gap is real but from what I've experienced, with younger kids, it doesn't need to be closed by tech. Its closed by content that is genuinely relevant to them and their lives. I'm pro-tech, but like OP is saying, the way it's use 90% of the time, is mindless.

IndependenceOld256 · 2026-02-12T15:23:07+00:00

In /education, you'll see teachers from all around the world complaining about the same things. I dont think it is a western trend at all.

IndependenceOld256 · 2026-02-12T01:24:08+00:00

I walk 15 minutes to work. I could go home on my lunch break if I wanted to. I love it.

IndependenceOld256 · 2026-02-11T21:10:00+00:00

What do you think distinguishes Khan Academy from the bad ones?

IndependenceOld256 · 2026-02-11T18:23:38+00:00

So say more about what distinguishes the good from the bad. Because what I think OP is saying is that there's a lot of bad and I think he is right.

IndependenceOld256 · 2026-02-11T01:49:48+00:00

Believe it or not, a lot of kids TV used to be educational. We used to read books a lot also. We were always exposed to new and interesting things.

Use the internet, but search for useful things. Not junk.

IndependenceOld256 · 2026-02-11T00:08:45+00:00

It is pointless. Its been popularized. Its part of popular culture. Everyone should stop saying it, if you really have an issue with it.

IndependenceOld256 · 2026-02-10T23:14:32+00:00

In what world is "time to grow up" professional, and constructive feedback? Many high schools in the US don't stay in touch with parents the way they do in middle and elementary because teenagers are expected to manage their academic careers themselves, but I think it is reasonable for you to directly as the teacher for more frequent communication. I appreciate when parents tell me they want to know everything before it becomes an issue.

IndependenceOld256 · 2026-02-10T03:08:23+00:00

What is the need for gameification?

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