Just like everyone else, high schoolers have problems in their lives and it seems that the teachers dont even care! do they not realize that its hard being a teen? I have a lot of other issues outside of school and im a senior, im failing half of my classes due to not having any time to do homework and the teachers dont seem to even try to help me out when I ask them to!
2007-11-08 10:58:17 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
some do, some don't care, and feel you have a job to do your schoolwork and that comes first. honestly, that is how the real world is. when you have a job, you have to show up every day and do your job effectively. your boss does not care about your personal problems. your best bet is to talk to the teachers individually. you are a senior and are basically an adult. you will be in the real world in 8 months, and can't rely on mommy and daddy to get you out of jams anymore.
2007-11-10 19:00:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course, they realize this, but you have to understand that teachers are basically stuck between a rock and a hard place. They need to prioritize their list of things of importance and weigh it against the things of little importance. They, too, need to deal with a lot of red tape as teachers. Between the school principal, school board and the real "enemy": PARENTS. Their career choice is not exactly pie in the sky.
One of my best friends in the whole world is a high school chemistry teacher. Before he became one, he was the sweetest natured person you'd ever want to be in his company. Now, after ten years of teaching, he's the most nervous and jumpy person I know. I know, pesonally, a few other teachers and they rant and rave how so underpaid they are and how they never like to look forward to parent/teacher conferences. Anyway, hope you're able to glean insight from this. While not everyone is cut out for teaching, there are those few talents who start out with the best intentions, but end up hating the road taken, yet end up staying for myriad reasons.
Cheers :)
2007-11-08 11:13:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, there is always the possibility you are overthinking things, everything you have described shows me how you are viewing the situation. You have become uncomfortable and that alone is enough to avoid the whole situation. If everything he is doing is innocent, misconceptions can lead to serioua problems for him. If he is seeing you as more than he should, it is highly inappropriate and a dangerous situation for you. All, "what ifs" aside, it sounds to me like he has a thing for you, and aside from the lack of appropriateness in such a relationship, you obviously are not a fan of the attention. Also, to be honest, he sounds like a very controlling guy, with domestic abuse style tendencies. He also seems obsessive which means that if he continues to make you uncomfortable you should take it up with school and possibly take legal action. Definitely drop the teacher assistant gig and never leave yourself alone with him. I'm not trying to scare you. I am simply saying you should be very cautious with someone like that, teacher or not. Do not take your discomfort lightly.
2016-05-28 11:48:11 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not their job to care about outside things in your life. It is their job to teach you. Usually counselors can help you with the outside problems.
I'm not trying to be crass - but basically it's true. You do get some teachers who will work with you through anything - and some that won't.
Unfortunately life is hard - and there will always be problems. Part of growing and learning is figuring out how to deal with responsibilities in your life, including school, work, and personal problems. If it is a very significant problem (i.e. your living situation is in jeopardy), you really need to speak with someone at school about it.
2007-11-09 03:43:33 · answer #4 · answered by Mee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to just work it out. Their are 24 hours in a day. You only need to sleep 8 and go to school for 8. That leaves you another 8 for everything else. You have to organize your time right. I understand you're pain cause I'm 15, but it really comes down to it. I know there is a lot of wasted time day to day. But you have to work around it so that it is convenient to do. Think about what you do everyday and how can you change it for the better..
2007-11-08 11:16:08 · answer #5 · answered by Koko Butta Kream 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Believe it or not, most do. I'm over 50 and can still remember the angst of being a teenager. Home problems, friend problems, girlfriend problems, peer pressure...the list goes on but I remember all of them. The other side of the coin is that teachers have to get you ready for the problems after you graduate. J O B
2007-11-08 11:08:21 · answer #6 · answered by Franklin 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Speaking as a highschool studen't's point of view. Some of them do. But, others don't. It depends on the teacher. For Example My English Teacher understands how us high school kids have problems. But, my Algerbra teacher doesn't get how we feel
2007-11-08 11:06:56 · answer #7 · answered by Erik M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeh i think they realize but you have to remember that they have a lot of students, so its hard just to focus on one person. i'm a sophomore and i was having some trouble at home and with personal issues, i made friends with my counseler and she sent an email to my teachers telling them that i haven't really been myself lately and theres problem at home.
or you can stop your teacher after class and talk to them in person, and suggest a time to get together after school, if that doesnt work have a parent call.
hope everything goes well.
2007-11-08 11:05:01 · answer #8 · answered by Gina D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dear Megan, It is not true if your teacher does not care your problems. The teacher has two main jobs are teaching and helping your personel problems inside or outside the school. Every senior high school has a conselor teacher. So, make a good comunication heart to heart with them!I believe your teacher love and care about you and willing to help your problems.just believe me, talk with them espcialy your conselor.if yuo still got a problem, I`m ready to be your conselor because I`m a teacher!Good luck!
2007-11-08 11:40:20 · answer #9 · answered by kris 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A competent teacher should be able to identify when students have problems and should discuss it with the students,and find solutions to address their problems.For example if a student continuously fail to do her homework the teacher should find out why and advice the student on what to do.or find ways to help the student out instead of just punishing them.
2007-11-08 11:17:46 · answer #10 · answered by dicovi 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋