My Teacher Took My Scissors
Hi everyone,
Today at school, I was just going about my day, happy to be one of the favorite students among both teachers and classmates. As I was heading out to recess, I accidentally forgot to put my scissors away.
I was holding the scissors safely, with the tips secured in my hands, when I got stopped by one of the strictest teachers in the school. She called my name and asked why I had scissors in my hands, which I understand is a typical question for teachers.
I replied, “Oh, sorry, I forgot to put them down.”
She told me that if I handed them over, she would return them to my class. I shrugged and continued on with my day.
After recess, I went back to her classroom to ask for my scissors. She asked if I needed them for my next class, and since I had art coming up, I said, “Yes.”
She marched with me through the hallways to my classroom and notified my French teacher, who was present, along with my homeroom teacher, that I had been doing something suspicious with scissors outside. The French teacher started to say, “We probably won’t need scissors for French—” but was interrupted when the strict teacher informed the class that I could speak to the principal or office staff at the end of the day to retrieve my scissors.
My homeroom teacher looked at me differently after that. She questioned why I had the scissors out when she had instructed everyone to put them away. For context, my friend was using my scissors, and when the bell rang, they ended up in my hands.
At the end of the day, I went to the office to ask about my scissors, but neither the secretary, the principal, nor any staff members knew anything about it.
I had to track down the strict teacher. In front of two other teachers, she asked if I was planning to do arts and crafts that day. I responded, “Maybe.” She then said she didn’t believe me and insisted I should talk to her tomorrow morning.
Every time she spoke to me, it felt sarcastic or deliberately rude.
Does anyone know if this is legally allowed? If so, which law applies? Can I do anything about it? With March Break coming up tomorrow, I’m worried she’s going to keep this cycle going.
She considered the scissors “dangerous weapons,” even though I clearly wasn’t threatening anyone with them—they’re pink safety scissors meant for 5-8-year-olds!
Honestly, a simple warning would have sufficed, but the fact that all this happened over an honest mistake seems so extreme.
Sorry for any grammar mistakes!
It sounds like you had a really frustrating experience with your teacher! It’s understandable to feel upset when something like this happens, especially when it seems like you were not doing anything wrong. From what you’ve described, it seems like there may have been a misunderstanding that escalated unnecessarily.
In many schools, teachers have the authority to take away items they deem unsafe or disruptive, but they should handle situations like this with understanding and fairness. If you feel comfortable, you could consider talking to a trusted teacher or school counselor about what happened. They might be able to help mediate the situation or provide you with advice on how to approach it.
As for legal aspects, school rules and regulations can vary widely, so it’s hard to say what the legal standpoint might be. It’s often more about school policy than law. However, if you feel you’ve been treated unfairly, it’s definitely worth discussing with someone in your school who can provide support.
Ultimately, this could be a good opportunity to learn about communicating with authority figures and standing up for yourself in a respectful way. Good luck, and hopefully, things will settle down after break!