what would you do if a student whom you considered a friend broke down in front of you?

Question

like in tutoring and you was alone would a hug or a holding of her hand be appropriate your a female teacher

Answer 1

Hmmm ... I'd be careful about physical contact - teacher/student is not usually a "friend" relationship. I would ask if she wanted to talk about the issue, and listen if she did want to talk.

Answer 2

I would be very careful about this. First off, how old is the student. I would think that comforting the student by allowing them to talk freely would be more appropriate. Given the situations now days and all the media with teacher/student relationships...i would be a bit weary about much else than comforting the student by just being there to talk.

Answer 3

As stated before me, students are NOT friends nor do I consider them as such. I consider them children who are my students. I do, however, care about my students and would worry if one of them were visibly upset. I would try to find out what the problem is and if there is anything I could try to do to help. I most likely would pat her on the shoulder. You never know where these kids' brains are and one day, a student who might think of the teacher as a friend might get mad about something completely ridiculous and turn on a dime and decide the teacher made her mad. That's when the student could make up a story about the incident and cause untold damage to the teacher who was only trying to help. As sad as it is and as hard as it is to stay neutral, that's part of the job of being a teacher. You can't get too emotionally involved for your own sanity as well as your own protection.

Answer 4

If it was a student of the same sex (female) I would certainly consider it a comforting gesture. A lot depends on what she broke down about but you still have to remember that this is a professional not personal relationship. People are quick to accuse now a days so you have to be very careful unless others are around to verify what took place.

Answer 5

Your students are not your friends. Yes, it's perfectly okay to care about and be worried about your students, but you should always remember that you are the teacher and they are the student. Don't try to be their friends - that's what peers are for.

That being said, I would be very careful in this day and age. It really depends on your interaction with the student, the environment and culture at your school, the parents, etc.

Answer 6

I'd also ask the student if they wanted to talk about the situation because as stated above ^ students are NOT your "friends".
You are in that setting to do a job and I personally wouldn't risk 'hugging' or making any contact with the student as things are so silly and judgemental today that it's possibly putting your beloved job at risk.

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Answer 7

I keep my physical distance because that is understood and acceptable in teacher/student relationship.
Opposite gender (or any time) - make sure the door is open and perhaps the only touching would be a pat or a hug when they leave.

Answer 8

Female teacher and female student? Yes I'd certainly give her a hug and offer to hear her problems to see if I could help.

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Answer 10

I don't know what the rules are or where you open yourself up to be accused, but it's a sad day when a teacher cannot comfort a child because of fear.