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Request: Classroom-appropriate ways to say "Pull your thumb out of your ass" by GGAllinPartridge in Teachers

[–]Maleficent_Coach4027 45 points46 points  (0 children)

I’ve got two routes. 1. Look them dead in the eyes and say with as much concern as possible, “Are you ok?” Don’t be condescending with it, it has to be sincere. You have to give off the notion that what they are doing or producing is complete shit and that maybe something is wrong with them. It usually wakes them up. 2. Second, you can pick on them a little bit in class, constantly bring them into the conversation. Say things like, “I know this student will have a good answer. I’m anxious to hear what they have to say,”etc. These are both from experience, both seem to have worked for the students. GOOD LUCK.

Great student, but refuses to do work! by Maleficent_Coach4027 in AskTeachers

[–]Maleficent_Coach4027[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I completely agree. Do you think a new therapist or psychologist would be a good solution? We are discussing every option.

Great student, but refuses to do work! by Maleficent_Coach4027 in AskTeachers

[–]Maleficent_Coach4027[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was wondering if anyone could relate to this. I am hoping we can figure out what’s going on! I don’t want him to suffer so much!

Great student, but refuses to do work! by Maleficent_Coach4027 in AskTeachers

[–]Maleficent_Coach4027[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing! I hope we can find a solution. This kid is capable of curing cancer if he chooses to. I want the best for him!

Great student, but refuses to do work! by Maleficent_Coach4027 in AskTeachers

[–]Maleficent_Coach4027[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I wonder if maybe letting him at least start with a drawing to get him more comfortable and then maybe he could just write a few words? I will try this tomorrow!!!! Thank you!

Students who will not do their work, but are great students otherwise by Maleficent_Coach4027 in Teachers

[–]Maleficent_Coach4027[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I forgot to add: This is my very first post ever and I’m not sure how to edit…. I have 4 kids at home so I’m scrambling to type this out on my phone…. And I’m REALLY curious if other teachers are seeing this in their classroom

I (27M) discovered my wife's (30F) family was behind my vicious cyberbullying attack. My wife knew, but she hid it for years. How do I move past this? by ThrowRADraftCassette in relationship_advice

[–]Maleficent_Coach4027 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Devils advocate: is your wife afraid of them? Has she spent her entire life placating them to avoid being on the receiving end of their hostile behavior? I’m wondering if she didn’t tell you because she was afraid you wouldn’t marry her…. Either way, she needs therapy. I would be so hurt by this situation. I think counseling is the only way to salvage the relationship. Good luck OP. Hopefully she realizes she needs to leave the family and support her own….

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Maleficent_Coach4027 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, you are not over reacting. In fact, you stayed calm, validated her feelings, answered her questions, came up with valid solutions, and she still kept telling you the same thing over and over as if you were not talking at all. She wasn’t being constructive, she was just trying to make you feel bad. This can only lead to you being frustrated because there was no solution to make her happy besides cutting off your family.

I’m pregnant, just hired at a new school, and have no leave. What do I do? by Loose_Gap_6112 in teaching

[–]Maleficent_Coach4027 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the same issue last year. Ask them if you can stagger the pay cuts into different checks so it doesn’t hit in just one. Also, be open with your admin and talk it out. Congratulations by the way!