why are some school teachers so mean to children?
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They want the kids to respect them.
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Here's another question for you:  Why is it that students behave very badly in the classroom but when the principal walks in they are nice until s/he walks out?  It goes both ways you know. \n\nFurther, don't paint a picture with such a broad brush; not all teachers modify their behavior when an administrator is in the room.
969993
people ( teachers) are getting mad there days so don't think about that .\nforget about stupid people that i mentioned up there.
328871
As a teacher , I would like to share my experience regarding this question.I think, teacher is not a dectator rather a person as facilitator, who never impose his/her ideas, feelings, and ideology rather he/she triggers the students' potentiality.Thus, a good teacher always triggers the students' good behavriours rather than molding student's behaviour according to his/her eyes( view).
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What's wrong with your schoolmates?
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They don't all behave that way... but having known many throughout my life, it is truly amazing how many do!\n\nI think it is because the moronic ones think they know everything and have superiority complexes.  They think they are better than all the students and parents as well as all the teachers.\n\nThis comment is coming from an adult, not a kid.
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Bullies become bullies because they start pushing in small ways, and become more and more aggressive, the more they get away with. I've also noticed that some teachers cater to the bullies, thinking that the attention of catering to them will satisfy their need for the spotlight. Just like animals after prey, they look for the lone souls, or the weaker appearing kids - the easy targets. That's how I think it starts; the parents of the targeted child(ren) need to step in and talk to the teacher for the class and, if that doesn't work, the principal. If there is a small group being targeted (one nearby high school was targeting Armenian boys), get the names of the other students and parents and report the bullies.
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I've dealt with a lot of mean teachers and I know they can't get fired for that. My Freshman science teacher was mean to only Freshman. Now, whenever she sees me, she's always extremely nice. Some teachers are just mean because they don't like their jobs. Nonetheless, if your teacher wasn't teaching properly or was beating the kids, that would be a good ticket out of there. But just "being mean" could be a  matter of perspective and I don't think there's anything you can do.
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It appears you have been very professional in dealing with this - good on you!  Do you belong to a professional organization of teachers?  They should be able to provide more support.\n\nInterpersonal relationship advice.....why does she have any power over your students?  You've done very well in modelling appropriate behaviour - good on you!  Is there another teacher who could give your students peer partners?  That would give another opportunity for appropriate modelling.  Ask her students about their motivation:  What do they get from being mean to the girls?  Until you understand the underlying fears of the people involved, you won't be able to determine their motivation.  Sometimes we just have to work with jerks - realize her limitations and work around them.
971307
a teacher that picks on you in front of everyone  every day and hates you.also when another student punches you in the gut before lunch every day.
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Not all teachers are cruel to students. The ones who are, probably don't know any other way to control their class. It's not a very good excuse, but being the only adult in a room full of kids is an intimidating experience. Especially if the kids aren't paying attention. Usually, the 'cruel' teachers have good sides too. You just have to follow the rules to get on, and stay on, that good side.
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Because there is a mixture of maturities at your age. Some of your classmates are very childish while others are very mature. The teacher tends to compare all of the students to the more mature ones. This makes the teacher dislike the less mature students. You may not be the worst one but your not as disciplined as the best ones.
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Lack of education. Teachers lately feel Students should have good self esteem and that education is secondary.\n\nSo we'll end up with alot of cocky morons who can't spell.
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Everybody hates mean teachers, but I think teachers can be strict without being mean. Teachers that are too easy will not prepare you for the real world. Strict teachers hold students to high standards of effort and behavior, but if students make a genuine effort then they are happy. Mean teachers, on the contrary, expect a certain perfection... and are mean about it! Teachers can be strict and mean, yes, but mostly there is a fine line. Strict teachers are good, but kids want easy teachers. Or, they just don't want mean teachers!
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yes student and teacher/staff relationships should only be friendly and not more than that.\n\nalso most schools have a rule against that and the teacher could get fired and the student can be expelled.
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Talk to a counsellor or the principal at the school.  They have to know when a teacher is mistreating a student,  It needs to be dealt with by the principal for the safety of the students.
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How about lack of proper guidance in the Public School system?  Do teachers work for a salary or to improve the knowledge of the youth they teach? What is wrong with education in (your country) today.   Do any of these get it for you?