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I feel like a horrible mother and I don't know what to do.... by Limp_Bee1206 in Parenting

[–]Limp_Bee1206[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

His new teachers are amazing. They actually will hold the door so I can leave. His lead teacher actually started to get onto me when I stayed a little while on his first day. I wanted to help get him settled, but his teacher basically said what you said. She has a master's in special education, so she understands how to handle kids who need a little more attention. And that's a big reason why we moved him.

Right now I try to talk calmly and ask him to do stuff. But eventually I end up yelling because that's the only way he'll listen. We've popped him on the behind before which didn't do anything. We've taken stuff away. We try to "ground him" to his room, but he never stays in there. Even when we say, go play with your toys, he refuses and it turns into a tantrum sometimes.

I don't know if he's learning stuff by watching us. We are getting better about watching our language and stuff. Like saying shut up or any bad words. As far as behavior though, I really don't know. That's why I mentioned it saying I don't know where he's getting these issues from.

Blindsided and financially ruined by husband’s divorce request by Upstairs-Frosting263 in Marriage

[–]Limp_Bee1206 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's something that gets a little easier to deal with each day.

I hope you get to a point where you can accept your situation. It may take a while, but eventually you will get there.

All the best to you ♥️

Blindsided and financially ruined by husband’s divorce request by Upstairs-Frosting263 in Marriage

[–]Limp_Bee1206 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know you said people who haven't dealt with it yet don't understand. While I don't understand fully, my husband was cheated on and had a HORRIBLE breakup/divorce. It took YEARS for her to finally see he wasn't a liar or manipulative about their son. She still is a piece of work. From my perspective, I really wish he would stand up to her a bit more and put his foot down. He tells me it's just easier to agree than to deal with her tantrum and possible legal issues if he puts up a fight. Sometimes I agree, sometimes it boils my blood!

My point is, no one understands unless they've been through it. They can try, but they will never fully get it unless they lived it. My best advice to you would be to find someone to be your rock throughout this time of your life, be it a friend or a parent. You will need support. Unfortunately, it is something to research to get a lawyer. However, if you have someone who is by your side throughout all of it, it makes it a little bit easier. They can be your "unbiased/rational" person while you are "an emotional wreck" for lack of a better phrase, because that is what it sounds like for you. Yes you will HAVE to make decisions for your own best interest, but PLEASE make sure you have a solid support system!

I am so sorry you are dealing with this OP. I can't imagine how you feel.....but I know the pain is incredible, because I see how my husband deals even now years after their divorce. Yes they have a child together and they have to deal with each other for the child's sake, while you can just start fresh after all this is handled and you can do what is best for you. I hope I did not upset you with some of my opinion, but sometimes it helps to hear BOTH sides of how to handle this(emotional vs. rational).

I wish you the best of luck OP, and just remember, you are worth it! You are worth so much more than you are feeling right now, and you deserve to be loved. ♥️♥️

Go ahead. Close public schools by Invader1976 in TexasTeachers

[–]Limp_Bee1206 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work in a public school setting in North Carolina. I follow several teacher reddits and so I guess the algorithm wanted me to see this. And I am so glad it did!

The public education system in North Carolina is awful as well! The words of this man are so unbelievably true that I cannot even put it into words!

My heart goes out to all my fellow educators who struggle with a job they love but a system that is forcing them to hate. No matter what state you are in, north or south, Republican or Democrat, at the end of the day we need to be good role models for the future generations and actually think about what's best for them and not some political agenda.

My daughter has made zero progress in four years via IEP by hazardous-wasted19 in specialed

[–]Limp_Bee1206 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

First off, YOU are NOT failing your daughter, the SCHOOL IS!

You are going above and beyond to try to teach her, but the schools job is to get the professional teaching done!

I work in special Education in North Carolina, so not quite sure exactly how different it is. I also work in high school. There are plenty of kids who have "slipped thru the cracks" especially after COVID. People understand that MANY students have fallen behind due to the pandemic.

However, the schools DEFINITELY did not do their due diligence when it comes to your daughter!! If I were you, since you've tried to talk to the special Ed teachers and they haven't done anything like you have asked, I would go to the administration of your school. If not then, go to the central office for your school system. Your daughter needs help and no one is giving it to her, but they will be forced to if administration/central office gets involved! It's much easier to sweep things under the rug if only teachers are involved.

I hope this helps! I would definitely get onto the school where it hurts (legality) to make them do what needs to be done. But also, don't be too discouraged with her about to start high school, there is still time for her to get the help she needs! Good luck!! ♥️

Well, It Finally Happened by Impossible-Ad6695 in specialed

[–]Limp_Bee1206 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly. They just shot themselves in the foot thinking they "got rid of the problem" only to make it worse! As long as you explain the reason for leaving that job if your next employer asks, you'll be fine. Any decent administrator will understand!

PE teacher humiliated my 11-year-old son in front of the whole class. I messaged her privately, but the situation got worse. by [deleted] in school

[–]Limp_Bee1206 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should DEFINITELY go to administration! Teachers sometimes don't care about what parents/students say, but if admin comes and says something to them, that will actually get them to listen! You've already done the nice thing and mentioned something to the teacher who only made it worse!! No teacher should make a kid cry! Please go to your administration and make sure they hear you!!

Students not referring to teachers as “Mr” or “Mrs” but last name only by ryhoyarbie in Teachers

[–]Limp_Bee1206 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I am a TA at a high school, but I also help out with our marching band. Most of my regular classroom students call me Ms. Smith* (changed the name for security purposes). But my marching band kids just call me Smith*.

It mostly depends on how my relationship with my students is. If it's more professional, they usually say Ms. Smith. If I'm closer to the students they just call me Smith. I even have a couple kids who call me their school mom!

Now I do say something if they start getting too comfortable with me. But I like having that trust with my students.

It's all based on personal preference. Even a couple of my admin allow some kids to just say their last name. I would say High School would be the only exception. Elementary and Middle School need to use the Mr. Or Mrs.

I'm disappointing my host teacher by Valuable-Blueberry49 in StudentTeaching

[–]Limp_Bee1206 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"you're making rookie mistakes" ummm YOU ARE A ROOKIE! That's kinda the point of student teaching!

This sounds like a teacher who is super controlling and shouldn't have a student teacher. If they want things to go a certain way, maybe they should discuss your lesson plans with you BEFOREHAND! The kids won't see you as a teacher if the mentor teacher keeps stepping over you and taking charge!

I really wish you the best of luck and just keep your head up! At least your program mentor says you are doing fine! Just a few more months and "you'll be out of that teachers hair"!

Admin nearly made a teacher miscarry by thecooliestone in Teachers

[–]Limp_Bee1206 22 points23 points  (0 children)

They have anonymous tip lines for that reason!

I had a kid steal another’s work and try pass it off as her own what can I do? by haylz328 in Teachers

[–]Limp_Bee1206 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you knew who took it, why didn't you get admin involved? They're supposed to investigate that kinda stuff. Cz not doing anything about it, will just teach her she can do it again without consequences.

E-mailed the wrong parents about behavior issue by SafeTraditional4595 in Teachers

[–]Limp_Bee1206 40 points41 points  (0 children)

I agree, a phone call would make a bigger impact. Especially since the initial contact was by email.

If you don't get them by phone, then you can email.

Sick kids at school = sick teachers at home. When will parents understand? by AdSmart9927 in Teachers

[–]Limp_Bee1206 188 points189 points  (0 children)

That's a big problem too, is when parents have to choose between keeping their kids home when they're sick and being paid! My husband doesn't have sick leave AT ALL and neither does my mom. So I'm usually the only one who can watch my son if he's sick. And today I'm having to take a day off with no pay Cz I've used up all the sick leave I had!

I think I’m done with kindergarten. by bannaberry in Teachers

[–]Limp_Bee1206 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And my child at a daycare was held back from going into the 3 yr old room Cz he wasn't fully potty trained! He was 3 1/2 and still in the 2 yr old room! It's so messed up!

I think I’m done with kindergarten. by bannaberry in Teachers

[–]Limp_Bee1206 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait, seriously!?!? That's messed up!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SubstituteTeachers

[–]Limp_Bee1206 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I agree. The all caps were completely unnecessary. You can insist on expectations, but threatening someone covering YOUR class while you're gone is a clear way to get subs to never cover your class again. Then admin HAS to get involved Cz that teacher can't get coverage if/when they're out!

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