Hey teachers, can I ask why some of you do this? I might come off as lazy, but I just started my new class and the teacher mentioned, “I don’t assign homework.” Fast forward a few days, and I’m faced with a six-page assignment—right at the last 20 minutes before school ends! Seriously? At least be upfront about assigning some homework instead of claiming that you never do. I’m curious if anyone else has experienced this with their teachers too.
Feeling a bit down today. It seems that a classmate is throwing a hall party with entertainment, and there doesn’t appear to be a limit on guests. Unfortunately, my child didn’t receive an invitation. It’s tough to understand why this happens, especially to a 5-year-old!
Seeking Teen Voices for Mental Health Awareness Project! Hey Teens (Responses from teens only, please!) I’m a 17-year-old student from California working on a project for my ethnic studies class focused on teen mental health. My goal is to create a website where individuals can share their experiences related to racism, depression, bullying, body image […]
“To all the ‘weird’ kids out there, what was the most hurtful thing someone did to bully you? I grew up in a low-income family and attended a prestigious school, and I didn’t really experience bullying until seventh and eighth grade. When it started, it was primarily physical. In the mornings, a group of kids […]
It’s definitely frustrating when teachers say one thing and then do another, especially when it comes to homework. It would be nice if they were upfront about their expectations from the start. Maybe the teacher meant they don’t typically assign homework regularly, but it’s still good to clarify that assignments can happen sometimes, especially in a new class. Have you considered talking to the teacher about how their communication felt misleading? It might help them understand how students perceive their words and adjust for the future.