2006-10-27 03:52:02 · 24 answers · asked by BAnne 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
No, it is not! It's inappropriate for any teacher to refer to any student by anything other than their name. Age has nothing to do with it.
To call someone "sweetheart" or " dear" or anything similar are "terms of endearment" and have no place in a classroom. The teacher is there to teach, not to endear themselves to the students. They should be trying to gain the respect of their students and using such intimate words is highly irregular, in my never-to-be-humble opinion.
Call me a prude or a snoot or whatever, I don't care. I just think familiarity breeds contempt and that there is far too much "familiarity" going on in today's society anyway.
2006-10-27 04:01:49 · answer #1 · answered by Rembrandt11 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm a 34 yr old female and I think it all depends on his age and were this teacher was brought up. Lets say he's 26 and from the north, no it's not okay because he's too young and we don't use sweetheart unless it's a term of endearment. Now, if it's an older man late 50's or so and he's from the south then that's they way he was brought up and sweetheart is just a term of respect.
2006-10-27 15:07:51 · answer #2 · answered by Happy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it is although it may be done in complete innocence. I had a male teacher who did this to me and I never said anything to him but it bugged me and grated on me a little. I don't think he meant it that way but it always sounded a bit condescending to me. He didn't call the guys sweetheart or poky bear or whatever the equivalent would be for guys. Also, if the teacher is only using the endearment with one or some students it could confer some special distinction for that or those students. Always keep it as professional as possible is my motto and terms of endearment in the class room or work place is not professional.
2006-10-27 11:28:42 · answer #3 · answered by Zen Pirate 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the situation. If he said "you are such a sweetheart" it is entirely different than "what are you doing this weekend, sweetheart" Even still, it is such a common term of not just endearment, that it doesn't seem as malicing. If he was commenting on the body or outside the classroom activities, it would send up more red flags.
2006-10-27 11:01:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is NEVER appropriate for a male teacher to call his female students "sweetheart." That could be considered sexual harassment.
2006-10-27 12:28:38 · answer #5 · answered by Malika 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A little. It depends on the age of the girl and how he did it. If a woman teacher could do it and it not be creepy, I suppose a man could too. But once a girl hits puberty, the men teachers should play it safe and avoid even the look of inappropriate conduct.
2006-10-27 10:54:48 · answer #6 · answered by Jess 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how it makes the student feel. If the student feels it harrassing her, then it is inappropriate.
Generally, it doesn't bother me; actually I find it quite endearing. I really don't mind; I am a sweetheart anyway !!! hahahahaha
2006-10-27 12:13:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please, get a grip! People are making a situation where there IS NOT one! When I was in School many years ago, I had male and female teachers say that to both sexes of students...
2006-10-27 11:00:35 · answer #8 · answered by BITE ME 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that it is. Female teachers do it with both sexes and there is nothing considered wrong. As with anything else you have to set boundaries for yourself. No inappropriate touching,eye contact etc. Nice words with good intentions are fine. Just my opinion.
2006-10-27 11:01:34 · answer #9 · answered by royaldelicacy78 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Teachers today need to be very careful of what they say and how they act with their students. For sure no touching.
2006-10-28 00:03:50 · answer #10 · answered by Classy Granny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋