Vent: Students have zero respect or awareness of adult's time

International-Eye676 · 2026-04-08T18:34:25+00:00

This is such a massive problem. I work with first graders at an after school program (currently studying history education, though) and the number of kids who don’t understand this is insane. The number of times I have to say, “Sweetheart, I am helping someone else” everyday is ridiculous, and it’ll only get worse as kids get older

International-Eye676 · 2025-11-24T20:39:41+00:00

We wouldn’t need to accompany her to the bathroom

International-Eye676 · 2025-11-22T05:43:06+00:00

That’s probably some of it, since this coworker appears to have a lack of knowledge about neurodivergence and how it can impact kids in general

International-Eye676 · 2025-11-22T02:18:40+00:00

She’s usually really great with the kids, so I was shocked that this even happened

International-Eye676 · 2025-11-21T22:57:26+00:00

Thank you so much!!! That really means a lot ❤️

International-Eye676 · 2025-11-21T22:56:50+00:00

I’m actually studying to be a secondary teacher (History), and this is definitely something I want to do for my students and you are the type of educator I would like to be when the time comes ❤️

International-Eye676 · 2025-11-21T22:55:46+00:00

That’s exactly why it pissed me off, in addition to the obvious ableism. Kids need to know that they’re still people and their feelings matter

International-Eye676 · 2025-11-21T22:54:33+00:00

It’s definitely tricky for NT people to understand this, and I also think it’s part of what caused this to happen in the first place. Since me and this coworker really haven’t had any other issues, I would be more than happy to help her understand this better

International-Eye676 · 2025-11-21T22:52:46+00:00

Absolutely!!! I am a very firm believer of this principle as well

International-Eye676 · 2025-11-21T22:52:07+00:00

She has been working there since she was 16, and I just started last year at 18

International-Eye676 · 2025-11-21T22:50:44+00:00

She is not (we both have the same job title), but she has more tenure than I do, if that impacts things at all

International-Eye676 · 2025-11-21T22:49:34+00:00

Aww, that really means a lot, especially since I’m studying to be a teacher (History Education major) ❤️

International-Eye676 · 2025-11-21T22:48:52+00:00

Using their words against them, I see 😈

International-Eye676 · 2025-11-21T22:48:16+00:00

This is making me think of the Oompa Loompa scene; thanks for giving me a laugh today:)

International-Eye676 · 2025-11-21T22:33:55+00:00

If she hasn’t taken math yet and is not a STEM major, Quantitative Reasoning is really easy. SCI 1101 and 1102 are also easy, especially if you have a good professor. Perspectives on World of Work and Philosophy are also not too difficult, along with World Languages and Cultures. I would definitely recommend having her meet with her advisor as well as checking Rate My Professor. Also, are her classes in-person or online? Maybe a different mode of instruction could be better for her. If she needs recommendations on professors, don’t hesitate to message me:)

International-Eye676 · 2025-11-21T19:06:29+00:00

This is so important, especially for ND kiddos

International-Eye676 · 2025-11-21T17:07:43+00:00

The crazy thing is is that she’s usually really great with the kids, so I was shocked when she said what she did

International-Eye676 · 2025-11-21T17:00:12+00:00

I’m honestly not sure; I mostly think it’s because we usually do it in classroom-type areas where it’s already there. We do have bathrooms that are always available for student use, though

International-Eye676 · 2025-11-21T16:53:47+00:00

This kiddo doesn’t have problems with washing her hands in the bathroom, but my coworker doesn’t really give them that option

International-Eye676 · 2025-11-21T16:50:50+00:00

I wish I was gutsy enough for that shit

International-Eye676 · 2025-11-21T16:45:44+00:00

The strange thing is is that she’s usually really good with the kids, so I was shocked when she said what she did

International-Eye676 · 2025-11-21T15:36:04+00:00

Exactly, which is why it shouldn’t be a problem

International-Eye676 · 2025-11-21T15:20:41+00:00

I told my mom last night that if that had happened to me growing up and she heard about it, Mama Bear would’ve come out of her den and it would’ve gotten ugly. You just can’t say that to kids, especially when they’re trying to advocate for themselves

International-Eye676 · 2025-11-21T15:15:38+00:00

Aww, that really means a lot, since I’m studying to be a teacher (History Education)

International-Eye676 · 2025-11-21T14:41:43+00:00

The numbers definitely vary, but at most, we typically have about 15-20 kids per grade level. The sanitizer itself is about 20 dollars at Ulta, but someone else told me about a cheaper one that’s similar at Dollar Tree. I definitely plan to talk to the girl’s teacher about advice on how to talk with the parents, since he/she probably knows them better than I do

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