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Teacher Is Vexed That Parents Deny Kid’s Temper Is Vile, She Shares Proof That It Is
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Teacher Is Vexed That Parents Deny Kid’s Temper Is Vile, She Shares Proof That It Is

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We must admit – being a teacher is a very tough job. You not only have to deal with your students but with their parents as well. 

The Reddit user u/Luka-the-Pooka is the perfect example of this. Recently, she went to Reddit to share a photo of her classroom destroyed by a child’s tantrum, adding that the child’s parents deny any possible behavior problems.

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Teaching involves not only dealing with children but with parents, who can be very stubborn, too

Image credits: Pavel Danilyuk (not the actual photo) 

Teacher turned to Reddit to complain about a child who destroyed her whole classroom by themselves

Image credits: u/Luka-the-Pooka

A preschool teacher went to the r/mildlyinfuriating community to share an image that angered her to her core. In it you can see the toy corner of a classroom in disarray. Under the photo was a brief comment, which stated that the cause of this mess was the tantrum of a 3.5-year-old. Apparently, the tantrum was caused by a girl not wanting to take a nap. 

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Some people in comments wondered why the teacher did not simply pick up the child and move her somewhere else. After all, that’s just a 3-year-old child. And the answer to that was simple – teachers are not allowed to physically restrict children. 

Others suspected that the girl might be autistic. But the OP said that while she cannot be 100% sure, it seems unlikely to her. She has a few children in the classroom who are neurodivergent, and they don’t act like this girl. She is manipulative, unlike her classmates on the spectrum. Also, the OP herself has autism, and she always makes sure that there is a corner in the classroom where children can go to cool down.

If you don’t have any children in your circle, you might wonder how common behavioral problems are in them. Well, Bored Panda is here to enlighten you. 

In 2019, it was reported that 6% of children were having serious behavioral or even emotional difficulties.

The most notable statistic in the group of children who were having behavior problems was that the biggest chunk were children living with a guardian or relative who was not a parent. This was followed by children living with a single mother, and then living with two parents. The last type were children living with a single father.

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You might ask what parents should do to acknowledge their children’s problems so they won’t end up like the parents from the Reddit story. There are a few simple things they can do:

  • Observe the world around you and your biases towards mental health;
  • Educate yourself on mental health – and what it looks like, how it feels, what it means;
  • Listen to your child when they share their feelings;
  • Support your child when they are in a bad emotional state;
  • Try to update your child’s care with health care professionals – psychologists, psychiatrists, and so on.

Coming back to the Reddit story, let’s check what the commentators had to say. Well, they almost unanimously agreed that the child did not have a simple tantrum – it was a piece of a bigger picture of a behavior problem.  A few were shocked at how a simple child could cause so much mess. Others did not do much wondering about the situation itself and just shared their experiences with troubled kids.

So, if the child does have some behavioral problems that cause such terrific tantrums, the parents should stop denying it and help the kid. Denial in such situations never helps. They can start their journey by using simple guidelines, just like the ones we listed.

People online were united – it is more than likely that the child has a behavioral problem

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Image credits: Ksenia Chernaya (not the actual photo) 

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Image credits: cottonbro studio (not the actual photo) 

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Ugnė Bulotaitė

Ugnė Bulotaitė

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I am a writer at Bored Panda. I have loved creating and writing down stories about people and things since I was little and I think this passion led me to get degrees in sociology, communication, and journalism. These degrees opened various paths for me, and I got a chance to be a volunteer in the human rights field, and also try myself out in social research and journalism areas. Besides writing, my passions include pop culture: music, movies, TV shows; literature, and board games. In fact, I have been dubbed a board games devotee by some people in my life.

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I am a visual editor here. In my free time I enjoy the vibrant worlds of art galleries, exhibitions, and soulful concerts. Yet, amidst life's hustle and bustle, I find solace in nature's embrace, cherishing tranquil moments with beloved friends. Deep within, I hold a dream close - to embark on a global journey in an RV, accompanied by my faithful canine companion. Together, we'll wander through diverse cultures, weaving precious memories under the starry night sky, fulfilling the wanderlust that stirs my soul.

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Monika Pašukonytė

Monika Pašukonytė

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I am a visual editor here. In my free time I enjoy the vibrant worlds of art galleries, exhibitions, and soulful concerts. Yet, amidst life's hustle and bustle, I find solace in nature's embrace, cherishing tranquil moments with beloved friends. Deep within, I hold a dream close - to embark on a global journey in an RV, accompanied by my faithful canine companion. Together, we'll wander through diverse cultures, weaving precious memories under the starry night sky, fulfilling the wanderlust that stirs my soul.

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Terry Tobias
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why can't a disruptive child in pre-school be expelled? If there's a danger especially.

KimToo
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There was such a boy in my child's kindergarten. School advised the parents to get him assessed but they wouldn't hear of it. Their child is perfect. He was and is a menace and is still at the school. The parents are very wealthy, so the other parents suspect that may have some bearing.

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Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My!
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We had a child with serious behavioral issues at the daycare. During nap time one afternoon, my coworker and I were talking about a new program where we were to reward him for every fifteen minutes of decent behavior. I asked if my coworker thought the other kids would be jealous of him getting extra stuff. One of the girls, who didn't nap, was listening. She said, "Don't worry about us, Teacher. People like Jordan, you just got to live with them."

Zedrapazia
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1 year ago

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And my 3 y.o. said "Mother, isn't it a depressing fit of reality to throw us into an era of such devastating issues?" Which was very impressive, especially since she's a cat! Your story doesn't sound that real either, honestly, I've never seen such a small kid that would accept this - especially not speaking for a whole group and being correct.

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Skulls.N.Succulents
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are kids/people with legitimate issues and then there are kids/people who's only issue was being raised by s****y parents. That seems to be the case here. If a three year old is trashing daycare they need to be sent home and not allowed back. Let their parents deal with their Tasmanian devil at their house!!

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Terry Tobias
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why can't a disruptive child in pre-school be expelled? If there's a danger especially.

KimToo
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There was such a boy in my child's kindergarten. School advised the parents to get him assessed but they wouldn't hear of it. Their child is perfect. He was and is a menace and is still at the school. The parents are very wealthy, so the other parents suspect that may have some bearing.

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Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My!
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We had a child with serious behavioral issues at the daycare. During nap time one afternoon, my coworker and I were talking about a new program where we were to reward him for every fifteen minutes of decent behavior. I asked if my coworker thought the other kids would be jealous of him getting extra stuff. One of the girls, who didn't nap, was listening. She said, "Don't worry about us, Teacher. People like Jordan, you just got to live with them."

Zedrapazia
Community Member
1 year ago

This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

And my 3 y.o. said "Mother, isn't it a depressing fit of reality to throw us into an era of such devastating issues?" Which was very impressive, especially since she's a cat! Your story doesn't sound that real either, honestly, I've never seen such a small kid that would accept this - especially not speaking for a whole group and being correct.

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Skulls.N.Succulents
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are kids/people with legitimate issues and then there are kids/people who's only issue was being raised by s****y parents. That seems to be the case here. If a three year old is trashing daycare they need to be sent home and not allowed back. Let their parents deal with their Tasmanian devil at their house!!

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