I am so mean

[WDWMom]

I was just called the meanest teacher in the whole world today .

I am a substitute teacher and I am in a 5th grade class. A little boy called in mean because I made him stop talking and take his boots, coat and snowpants off and get into class after recess. He was out in the hall complaining to another student about something that happened on the playground. The rest of the class was sitting in their seats. I also told the class they couldn't talk during their spelling tests. I guess the regular teacher lets them as long as they are not cheating

Some kids just don't know any limits. Had to give him the "Do I look like your teacher?" speech. Not all teachers are alike. They are at music now and I hope the little snot (just kidding) stays quiet the rest of the day.

 

[suzadrew]

Meanies unite! Sometimes my DS11 says I'm the meanest mom in the whole world.

I'm sorry you had a bad day but you did the right thing.

Hug for you.

 

[jahexom]

Hey, I'm a mean sub today, too. I am subbing in HS band, and since I happen to actually be a band teacher, they had to play in class. But isn't being a sub fun? I have a 5th grade that I sub for fairly often and they are a lot of fun. Hope the little snots settle down for you.

Jen

 

[WDWMom]

I actually love being a sub. Something different every day. I scared a Spanish class one day by saying "Buenas Dias" and they all freaked thinking they were going to have to speak Spanish. I laughed because I know very little and they were so worried.

The snot is being better. The principal talked to him and he seems calmer.

 

[shortbun]

My husband subbed yesterday and said he yelled so loud "their hair was flying back!" f.y.i., I've NEVER heard my husband yell and I've known him since 1981. (where's the "eek!" smilie?)

 

[simba928]

I am surprised that we don't have any mean subs at my school. Well, actually, we do have one. I think she goes home and brews some frogs legs and puppy dog tails and whatever else witches brew in her big kettly. She has these pointy boots that if you touch them, I am convinced that you could get seriously injured. The heels on the boots are like 6 inches high and about as thick as your pinky finger. We do have a lot of weird subs, though. One sub got so excited while explaining how to find the chances of guessing the correct answer while playing the board game Clue that he actually started foaming at the mouth. He was really weird.

 

[MickeyMonstersMom]

Thank heaven for "mean" subs! I would much rather have that than what I usually get. I had to be out two days last week and requested a particular sub who has an interest in the Revolutionary War, as this was our focus that week. Among the activities students could choose was a poster about "No Taxation without Representation." Imagine my surprise when I returned and found posters about guerrilla warfare in Columbia (we don't teach this at all in Middle School). In addition, students whined at me all this week because their sub had let them take ten-minute bathroom breaks. Sheesh!

However, my personal nadir was years ago in High School, when I had to be out during the Midterm Exam. Upon my return I frantically tore my room apart looking for the tests until students reported that the sub had told them he didn't feel tests were fair and had dramatically thrown the entire stack into the trash.

 

[Jsme]

Meanies unite! Sometimes my DS11 says I'm the meanest mom in the whole world.

I'm sorry you had a bad day but you did the right thing.

Hug for you.

Ok let me address the meanest mom comment.....

Yes I am actually one of those MEAN moms!! I get called that all the time. You know how it happens....By the word NO!! It is funny how children can not stant this word...

A few years ago at a church function for children the speaker (yeah the kids had to listen to a speaker how mean) made some comments on this topic. I can not repeat exactly what he said but the jest of it was an explanation to the children why the word no must be used. Of course he brought in the biblical reasons that a parent is held responsible for their chidlren, but he also made some great insight to the children when he went on a long rant about why we say no....You know like no you can not cross the road, no you can not go ride your bike a mile to the store when you are only 5 to buy candy to rot you teeth out....he really got funny but he also had the childrens attention. While some of it was outrageous it also hit home. One of the last things he said was to explain to the children was the fact a mean mom was the one who loved you best because they care for your Welfare. While at times I still am called a MEAN mother and my DS or DD may honestly mean that comment at that time...but most of the time now when I am called mean it is with a grin and a hug.

EDIT: Did I mention I use to sub teach as well........... I love High Schoolers you get two periods without them and a lunch

 

[Jeanny]

Believe me, it doesn't get any easier when you teach college age kids either! One of our professors locks the door at 8:02 a.m. (the class begins at 8:00 a.m.). These are 18-19-20 year olds who can't get out of bed for their 8:00 class because they've been up all night "studying" (yeah right).

We had one Mom who called this same professor and asked why her son was being withdrawn from his class.... this is the kid who constantly missed class because he didn't get up..... the Mom told the professor HE should call her son on the phone to wake him up. When he said, "No, your son is an adult" she threatened to call the President, the Professor said "let me transfer you to her right now".

Once he had a student walk in to a final exam 45 minutes late and didn't understand why he was getting a zero and wouldn't be allowed to make it up

He's such a meanie!!!! he wouldn't call the kid to wake him up, he locks the door at 8:02, man he's a wicked meanie!!!!!