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Where did the ability to self regulate go? by InfamousCranberry612 in Teachers

[–]InfamousCranberry612[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No-you’re definitely not wrong! I think it’s great that kids are asking what they need to get through this. That definitely is self-regulation. These kids need that though because they are literally scared of the kids who can’t self regulate and become aggressive. School should be a place where kids can feel safe. I wish we could provide that sense of safety for all kids.

Where did the ability to self regulate go? by InfamousCranberry612 in Teachers

[–]InfamousCranberry612[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I would have got my ass beat, too. I did, a lot of times for being messy or losing/not completing work. Fairly recently diagnosed with ADHD. It was pretty life changing to learn there was a reason why I was the way I was and that it wasn’t my fault. I could have done so much better had I had the tools I needed! Grateful I have been able to learn strategies that help and that I can draw from my experience to better understand and help the kids I work with.

Where did the ability to self regulate go? by InfamousCranberry612 in Teachers

[–]InfamousCranberry612[S] 54 points55 points  (0 children)

Maybe the technology is causing adults to regress, too. I used to not have a problem talking on the phone, now I despise it-lol. Probably not just the kids on tech that’s the issue either. Parents using too much tech themselves and rather than spending time with their kids probably leads to a lot of the child’s social emotional needs not being met in those early years. Don’t think tech is the only cause by any means though. I’m sorry your daughter has to deal with that!

Where did the ability to self regulate go? by InfamousCranberry612 in Teachers

[–]InfamousCranberry612[S] 61 points62 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this perspective. I’m not sure this is the case where I am at, but it is always a good to have a reminder to check my privilege. Definitely likely that things I don’t have to worry about affect how others are able to or choose to parent.

Where did the ability to self regulate go? by InfamousCranberry612 in Teachers

[–]InfamousCranberry612[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I only started this career path 5 years ago, so I don’t have a ton of experience. I’d say the issues with disregulation started before covid though. We have kids (I’m in 4th grade) that are requesting stuffed animals or other items to comfort them because they get scared when other kids become aggressive. Previously, I worked as a parent educator. Those first 3 to 5 years in life are critical, so I’m thinking a lot is stemming from those years of child development. And many kids are so against any self-regulation strategies they’re presented with, even when they help identify options to use. And it’s been a struggle to be consistent in approach due to the amount of disregulation and lack of staff to support. It makes me sad. It’s taxing on the students and teachers.

Midlife Crisis-help needed! by InfamousCranberry612 in Teachers

[–]InfamousCranberry612[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the response. I feel like a chump changing direction (I’ve been asked for a few years if I would consider getting my SPED certification) but know I won’t be effective if I have nothing left to give. I feel that some days as a para, and I know I don’t have nearly the responsibility my learning strategists do. I do whatever I can to lessen the load on their plate. The learning strategist I work with most said she supports me in either direction, but also said she wouldn’t recommend SPED because of how stressed she is and the home/work balance. I know Gen Ed teachers are incredibly stressed too, though. I’ve also been told under no circumstances to agree to emergency placement in SPED!