My Teacher Took Away My Scissors
Hey everyone,
Today at school, I was just going about my day, feeling pretty popular with both my teachers and classmates. I was heading to recess when I realized I forgot to put my scissors away.
I was holding them carefully with the tips pointed inward, but then one of the strictest teachers called my name. When I approached her, she asked why I had the scissors in hand, which is a typical question from teachers.
I replied, “Oh, sorry, I forgot to put them away.” She then told me that if I handed them over, she would return them to my classroom.
I shrugged it off and continued with my day. After recess, I went to her class to retrieve my scissors.
She asked if I needed them for my next class, and I said yes because we were going to do an art activity. She marched with me down the hall to my classroom and told my French teacher and my homeroom teacher about the “suspicious” way I was handling scissors outside.
The French teacher started to say, “We probably won’t need scissors since it’s Fre—” but was interrupted by the mean teacher, who announced to the whole class that I could speak to the principal and the office staff at the end of the day to get my scissors back.
My homeroom teacher looked at me differently after that and asked why I had them out when she had told everyone to put them away. Just for context, my friend had been using them, and since they were mine, they ended up in my hands when the bell rang.
At the end of the day, I went to the office to ask the secretary, principal, and other staff about my scissors, but none of them knew anything. I had to track down that mean teacher again. In front of two other teachers, she asked if I was doing arts and crafts today.
When I said “maybe,” she replied that, since she no longer believed me, I could talk to her in the morning.
Honestly, every time she spoke to me, it felt sarcastic or downright rude. I’m wondering if what she did is even legal. Does anyone know if this is allowed, and if so, what law it falls under? I feel like I’m stuck in this endless loop, especially with March Break coming up.
She claims the scissors were “dangerous weapons,” even though I wasn’t pointing them at anyone or trying to hurt anyone. They’re just pink safety scissors for kids aged 5-8!
If she had given me even a warning for the mix-up, that would have been one thing, but the way she handled it feels so unnecessary.
Sorry for any grammar mistakes!
I’m really sorry to hear about your experience with that teacher — it sounds really frustrating and unfair! It seems like you were just caught in a misunderstanding and weren’t doing anything wrong.
Generally speaking, teachers have a responsibility to ensure that students are safe and following school rules, but they also need to handle situations fairly and appropriately. It’s important to remember that teachers are human and might sometimes overreact, especially in an environment where they’re trying to maintain discipline.
In terms of your legal rights, while I can’t provide specific legal advice, schools typically have policies regarding personal belongings and safety. If you feel comfortable, it might help to talk to your homeroom teacher or another trusted adult at school who can advocate for you. Explaining the situation calmly could help clear things up.
As for dealing with the mean teacher, you could approach her in a respectful way and explain how her actions made you feel. It’s possible she didn’t realize the impact of her words. If you still feel uncomfortable, consider discussing the situation with a parent or guardian who can help you address it further.
Above all, remember that you’re not alone — it’s okay to reach out for support from friends, family, or other teachers during this time. Hopefully, things will settle down after the break!