A letter to teachers everywhere

I wish that all teachers knew the impact they have on kids lives. My youngest is finishing his last year in primary school. With all my other kids, this was a very emotional thing to go through. Well guess what? This time it isn't. It is as though this year was the year that the teachers wanted to show the parents and kids that they are the boss, and there's nothing you can do about it.

Every year the grade 7's had the privilege of having a special shirt that they could wear on Fridays, well not this year, the school just decided that the kids won't have any. They decided on a new demerit system. If your diary is in your bag and not on your table, guess what? Two points demerit for you! If you write too slow in the exam and don't finish your paper, guess what? Sorry, another demerit for you. It's not hard to get to twelve demerit points, and then you'll have detention. Of course then the teacher will tell you how you're wasting their Friday afternoon. I know my child didn't sit detention and didn't get too many demerits, but this letter is for every boy and girl out there who has been bullied by teachers.

I believe that if a child is not behaving he should be punished! Every action has a reaction. The problem I have is when educators try to catch kids doing something wrong. If you didn't paste your paper in your book it's worthy of a demerit. What happened to talking to kids? Why do educators feel the need to show they have power over kids. Guess what? We know that, you've got our kids for long times during the day. We know that if we complain you will let it out on our kids. What can we do? You win!

Thanks for making my son and the whole grade 7 class of 2014 feel like the worst class you ever had to teach anything to. Thanks for breaking their self confidence, for trampling on their dreams, for sending them to high school with a low self esteem.

Next year with the new grade 7 group please try the following:

• Accept the good in them before you decide they are worthless
• Understand that they are kids, not adults
• They are looking up to you for guidance, don't step on their souls
• A child will listen to a soft voice and rebel against harshness
• They are doing everything in their power to please you
• Last but not least, this is their last year, please let them be kids and have some fun

I know there are wonderful teachers out there. Thank you so much for your love and dedication. This letter is not about you.

I love my children. I will do anything for them. I will pick up the pieces and put them back together again. You know why? For I am a mom, and I am my children's mom. (Oh yes, and don't forget I also am a teacher. I hope and pray that I won't ever treat a child the way our children was treated this year.)

 

 

 

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