In school, you are in the most formative years of your life. So qualities, likings, disliking, and ideas that we develop in school tend to remain in our minds for several years. For example, back in school, I had this idea that I am terrible at mathematics and even to this day, I have nightmares of failing a math exam!
Similarly, the effect of how you are treated by your teachers and classmates in school will linger on for a long time in your life. Teachers, especially, have the ability to make or break your confidence. Sadly, some teachers think that by being mean to students, they are motivating them to work hard. Disrespect and abusive behaviour should not be regarded as motivators. Kindness and inspiration are motivating.
I’m pretty sure that many of you who are reading this have had some negative experiences back in school. Similarly, a woman on Twitter who goes by the username @hasmathaysha3 shared a screenshot where she confronted one of her teachers who allegedly degraded her and said that she could never make it.
“Next time, please remember to be kind towards people. Especially students who seek for you help,” she concluded.
Two years ago, me and my friend decided to text our teacher the day our results come out 😀 pic.twitter.com/iDUd6XyhZG
— famouspringroll (@hasmathaysha3) July 22, 2022
The teacher had allegedly told her in the past that the girl would never pass school. But when she was informed that her student did in fact pass that too with good marks, she wanted to take credit for it too.
Yes she did ! pic.twitter.com/pd5aYQYy5J
— famouspringroll (@hasmathaysha3) July 22, 2022
Her tweet led to several other people opening up about their own experiences in school. It’s heartbreaking to see so many suffering from the same kind of incidents.
When I was 5 yrs old I couldn’t speak. Due to a health condition for 3 yrs. I was beaten in my convent school everyday because they thought I’m shy and wouldn’t read. I became a teacher myself so children who were like me would never feel disgraced and humiliated. I understand ❤️
— sweettoothforeverything (@ilizbethnoble) July 22, 2022
If what you have stated above is true and that’s how she treated you in class and spoke to you in such a manner then she has absolutely no business being a teacher. Again good luck on your future endeavours. Give respect and take respect.
– a fellow teacher. 🧡🙏🏼— sweettoothforeverything (@ilizbethnoble) July 22, 2022
My principal told my father i will fail in 10th standard. She said she will change her name if i pass. I’ll never forget the pain in my father’s eyes that day. I cried so bad
I secured merit & was one of the toppers in school. My father asked her if she will change her name 🤣
— Deepika Narayan Bhardwaj (@DeepikaBhardwaj) July 22, 2022
Just because i was not excellent in studies just average student who needed lil more time then others to understand the concepts. Just because i wasn't really beautiful. I had to go through with racism and what not.
— radhika. (@LonellyLemon) July 22, 2022
I’m a teacher myself and I think 100 times before scolding any of my students ke mn koi ghallat baat na keh doon. Because I know how much they care about what teachers say. Our words are more impactful than parents’.
— Shizza Nadeem (@Shiza_Nadeem1) July 22, 2022
This makes me want to text my school teachers who said I wouldn’t make it past 10th class. And now I’m in the top government Medical college
— Oshaz (@ThisIsOshaz) July 22, 2022
This made my day lol,.
My cs teacher said i would not pass, and i will not go into any deemed Universities.
I got into a top University and cs is one of my main courses with the highest grade.
Gotta text him
😂✌️— Agent Mitsuki 🔴 (@Mammothoffl2) July 22, 2022
I was in a similar situation. I was targeted quite often by 2 teachers in my 11th and 12th. One even threatened to hit me with a rod in front of everyone. Luckily my mother came to my aid and complained to the principal.
— SamBa (@BagdeSamipya) July 22, 2022
Many people wear the mantle of a teacher and demoralize their students. Teacher is an influential personality in a student’s life If a teacher degrades a student, this leaves a lifetime effect on student’s life,some commit sucide because they feel so hopeless about their future.
— Barbie 🦆🌵 (@AlyshaSehgal) July 22, 2022
Teachers at school and college did everything they could to drill into my head I would be a failure in life. I just didn’t test well, barely passed exams. Somehow escaped (passed) the academic jail system that’s normalized in India.
— Pragmatic realist realest reality siccboi (@AuBear21) July 23, 2022
My physics teacher in class 11 and 12 always used to degrade me because I was not from English medium. He said I will not clear even a single subject. I have cleared with decent score and I stood infront of him. He never even looked at my face 🤣
— ಶೈಲೇಶ್ ಕೆಂಪೇಗೌಡ | Sailesh (@Kempegowdashai) July 23, 2022
I can totally relate with this feeling.
Had a misfortune to have two such teachers in my life, who left no opportunity to ridicule and make fun of me in class.
I am thankful to my “i don’t give a damn” attitude which didn’t let me hurt and i continued what I felt right.— A K S H A Y G U P T A (@akshayji10) July 23, 2022
However, there are plenty of people who took to the comment section to blame the girl for not respecting her teacher. First, respect goes two ways. Just like youngsters are supposed to respect elders, elders should too respect youngsters. And second, such behaviour by teachers often leads the students into developing self-worth and self-confidence issues. Isn’t it best to find positive motivators instead?