Confessions: What are yours? Part V

[lil_jenni]

ICT that the first day of the 2022/2023 school year is over, and I am more exhausted than I have ever been at the end of day 1.

IACT this should be in the rant thread, but.... what the hell...

IACT some of the reason I am tired is because I have been pissed most of the day. One of my brand new students (fourth grade) brought a letter from her parents that warned me that teaching certain topics would result in complaints to the schoolboard and possibly suing me for intentional infliction of emotion distress (IIED) on their daughter. So... a few of things. First, I've spent most of my adult life sleeping with my lawyer (my Hubby), and ever fucking time we see or hear a story about an IIED lawsuit, he mentions how difficult they are to bring successfully... to the point I roll my eyes when he says anything now. But if I did not know that, how would I react to their fucking threat? I'm guessing it might scare me, as it was meant to do. Second, most of the stuff on the list is about LGBTQ stuff, but some is about politics and science vs. religion stuff, and I don't really touch on any of that in fourth grade. Hell, in the past couple years, I have gone through and made sure none of my materials have even a hint of controversy. Sure, they don't know that, but it pisses me off that they just assume that I'm out to indoctrinate their kid. Third... FUCK OFF!!!! I don't show up at your shithole and tell you how to do your fucking job without ever seeing you do it. If you have a particular concern about something, talk to me. Let's have a discussion and see what solution we can reach. Don't tell me what I can and cannot teach! Fuck!

IACT at least the letter to me did not ask for a signed pledge to follow the guidelines provided -- a couple of my colleagues received those. I think the principal and vice principal were a bit overwhelmed when several of us came in during the first recess period and showed them the letters/pledges we had received.

IFCT neither the principal nor vice principal seemed amused when I asked if I could write back and tell them to bring the fucking lawsuit since I fuck and suck my legal counsel almost every night and I know he'll fight like hell for me. Actually, I think they were pretty damn shocked by my language, and I did go back in and apologize to them both later. But I was pissed.

 

[MaraschinoCherry]

ICT while at the grocery store, for my enjoyment I visually scan for low-maintenance, sloppily-dressed hair-in-a-messy-bun no-makeup wife types who have no idea how hot they are in their natural state. Fun fact: a few gray hairs make them even hotter!

ICT this is really nice to hear!

 

[Deadbed1968]

ICT I want some birthday sex I'm not going to get

I’m sorry, but Happy Birthday anyway!!

 

[Deadbed1968]

ICT that the first day of the 2022/2023 school year is over, and I am more exhausted than I have ever been at the end of day 1.

IACT this should be in the rant thread, but.... what the hell...

IACT some of the reason I am tired is because I have been pissed most of the day. One of my brand new students (fourth grade) brought a letter from her parents that warned me that teaching certain topics would result in complaints to the schoolboard and possibly suing me for intentional infliction of emotion distress (IIED) on their daughter. So... a few of things. First, I've spent most of my adult life sleeping with my lawyer (my Hubby), and ever fucking time we see or hear a story about an IIED lawsuit, he mentions how difficult they are to bring successfully... to the point I roll my eyes when he says anything now. But if I did not know that, how would I react to their fucking threat? I'm guessing it might scare me, as it was meant to do. Second, most of the stuff on the list is about LGBTQ stuff, but some is about politics and science vs. religion stuff, and I don't really touch on any of that in fourth grade. Hell, in the past couple years, I have gone through and made sure none of my materials have even a hint of controversy. Sure, they don't know that, but it pisses me off that they just assume that I'm out to indoctrinate their kid. Third... FUCK OFF!!!! I don't show up at your shithole and tell you how to do your fucking job without ever seeing you do it. If you have a particular concern about something, talk to me. Let's have a discussion and see what solution we can reach. Don't tell me what I can and cannot teach! Fuck!

IACT at least the letter to me did not ask for a signed pledge to follow the guidelines provided -- a couple of my colleagues received those. I think the principal and vice principal were a bit overwhelmed when several of us came in during the first recess period and showed them the letters/pledges we had received.

IFCT neither the principal nor vice principal seemed amused when I asked if I could write back and tell them to bring the fucking lawsuit since I fuck and suck my legal counsel almost every night and I know he'll fight like hell for me. Actually, I think they were pretty damn shocked by my language, and I did go back in and apologize to them both later. But I was pissed.

This is the biggest issue with education: Administration that is unable or just unwilling to stand behind their staff. Everyone is so scared green about getting sued. It’s no wonder no one wants to be a teacher anymore.

 

[Micio_Lambire]

Happy Birthday!

Thank you

 

[Micio_Lambire]

I’m sorry, but Happy Birthday anyway!!

Thank you

 

[Micio_Lambire]

ICT I had a great birthday and appreciate all the well wishes here.

 

[lil_jenni]

This is the biggest issue with education: Administration that is unable or just unwilling to stand behind their staff. Everyone is so scared green about getting sued. It’s no wonder no one wants to be a teacher anymore.

Our administration seemed as taken aback as we were (six of us received these letters). They reported it to the district, and I received an email last night letting us know the district would contact the parents. My elementary school and the middle school we feed into seem to be the only two schools in the district that received these letters. It appears to be a few families that may attend the same church. I understand one of the middle school teachers contacted one of the parents and it did not go well. That is why the district wants to handle this issue.

ICT I cooled down last night (my Hubby is very good at getting me to do that) so I am not ranting level angry anymore, but I am still annoyed. Like I said yesterday, I'm open to discussing concerns and making adjustments. I feel a great responsibility in teaching children, and I want their parents involved. But I have twenty-two kids in my class, and I have to take all of them into account. And not all of their parents have the same values and concerns. Okay... I'm done. I'm just going to get myself worked up again, and my day has barely started.

 

[NewOldGuy77]

Our administration seemed as taken aback as we were (six of us received these letters). They reported it to the district, and I received an email last night letting us know the district would contact the parents. My elementary school and the middle school we feed into seem to be the only two schools in the district that received these letters. It appears to be a few families that may attend the same church. I understand one of the middle school teachers contacted one of the parents and it did not go well. That is why the district wants to handle this issue.

ICT I cooled down last night (my Hubby is very good at getting me to do that) so I am not ranting level angry anymore, but I am still annoyed. Like I said yesterday, I'm open to discussing concerns and making adjustments. I feel a great responsibility in teaching children, and I want their parents involved. But I have twenty-two kids in my class, and I have to take all of them into account. And not all of their parents have the same values and concerns. Okay... I'm done. I'm just going to get myself worked up again, and my day has barely started.

Many years ago, I was a teacher before quitting and becoming a corporate trainer. The parents and the school administrators were always the worst part of it. (PS - getting into corporate training paid a LOT more $$$, just sayin'...)

 

[lil_jenni]

ICT the principal, vice principal, and a district HR rep pulled me in earlier this morning for a chat. Seems my mouth got me in a little trouble yesterday, but the kind where they're "concerned" about me rather than reprimanding me. It seems I used inappropriate language and referenced inappropriate topics in a meeting with school officials... but reading between the lines, it seems the real concern is that I might actually get my husband involved in his capacity as a lawyer. Ugh! I assured them I was not going to contact the parents or have my husband contact them (like he would anyway, absent an actual legal issue in which he was representing me). So, everything is fine now, although I swear both the men in the meeting (principal and vice principal) seemed embarrassed AF in addressing my inappropriate comments, or at least the sexual reference part of those comments. The woman from HR was very matter-of-fact.

IACT because the vice principal is the subject of my fantasy story (and of the in progress sequel, as well as, perhaps, some on-going more personal fantasies ), the thought of him thinking about what I said yesterday is a little bit... um... arousing. Yep. I'm in for a different kind of frustrating day for my second day of the school year.

 

[Deadbed1968]

ICT the principal, vice principal, and a district HR rep pulled me in earlier this morning for a chat. Seems my mouth got me in a little trouble yesterday, but the kind where they're "concerned" about me rather than reprimanding me. It seems I used inappropriate language and referenced inappropriate topics in a meeting with school officials... but reading between the lines, it seems the real concern is that I might actually get my husband involved in his capacity as a lawyer. Ugh! I assured them I was not going to contact the parents or have my husband contact them (like he would anyway, absent an actual legal issue in which he was representing me). So, everything is fine now, although I swear both the men in the meeting (principal and vice principal) seemed embarrassed AF in addressing my inappropriate comments, or at least the sexual reference part of those comments. The woman from HR was very matter-of-fact.

IACT because the vice principal is the subject of my fantasy story (and of the in progress sequel, as well as, perhaps, some on-going more personal fantasies ), the thought of him thinking about what I said yesterday is a little bit... um... arousing. Yep. I'm in for a different kind of frustrating day for my second day of the school year.

At least something positive came (giggity) out of all of this!

 

[LizVegas79]

ICT I really feel like being mean to some rando guy right now.

 

[lil_jenni]

At least something positive came (giggity) out of all of this!

ICT there is another positive -- I was taken off recess duty today, as well as after school pickup line duty. I was told to relax. Right now, my students are in their sister class getting to know each other, and I am in my classroom on my phone. I'm sure everything will be back to normal tomorrow, but I'm enjoying today... other than the low level arousal that just won't go away...

 

[BDA73]

Our administration seemed as taken aback as we were (six of us received these letters). They reported it to the district, and I received an email last night letting us know the district would contact the parents. My elementary school and the middle school we feed into seem to be the only two schools in the district that received these letters. It appears to be a few families that may attend the same church. I understand one of the middle school teachers contacted one of the parents and it did not go well. That is why the district wants to handle this issue.

ICT I cooled down last night (my Hubby is very good at getting me to do that) so I am not ranting level angry anymore, but I am still annoyed. Like I said yesterday, I'm open to discussing concerns and making adjustments. I feel a great responsibility in teaching children, and I want their parents involved. But I have twenty-two kids in my class, and I have to take all of them into account. And not all of their parents have the same values and concerns. Okay... I'm done. I'm just going to get myself worked up again, and my day has barely started.

My wife is also a teacher, 4th grade, and deals with similar shit that you are. Last year she had a Trans student..her/his parents...both transgender..so the mother became the father and the father became the mother..

 

[TempSpawn]

ICT I really feel like being mean to some rando guy right now.

What kind of mean?

 

[LizVegas79]

What kind of mean?

Mean for mean's sake. Like undeserved hostility but not violent or (too) painful lol. A little humiliation too I guess.

 

[lil_jenni]

What kind of mean?

I was wondering the same thing.

 

[TempSpawn]

Mean for mean's sake. Like undeserved hostility but not violent or (too) painful lol. A little humiliation too I guess.

I was going to volunteer, but I think I'll pass .

 

[lil_jenni]

My wife is also a teacher, 4th grade, and deals with similar shit that you are. Last year she had a Trans student..her/his parents...both transgender..so the mother became the father and the father became the mother..

I used to teach second grade. I liked it better. But they think I'm a good fit for fourth grade here, so that's where I stay...

 

[lil_jenni]

Mean for mean's sake. Like undeserved hostility but not violent or (too) painful lol. A little humiliation too I guess.

In RL or online? I always feel bad when I'm mean to someone in RL... but not always when it's online.

 

[LizVegas79]

In RL or online? I always feel bad when I'm mean to someone in RL... but not always when it's online.

I'm just feeling mad at the world right now and feel like taking it out on some poor defenseless guy. It might crossover in RL if some guy accidentally rubs me the wrong way at work or something and I over-react and lash out. But yeah, I'd be more comfortable being mean online too I guess.

 

[BDA73]

I'm just feeling mad at the world right now and feel like taking it out on some poor defenseless guy. It might crossover in RL if some guy accidentally rubs me the wrong way at work or something and I over-react and lash out. But yeah, I'd be more comfortable being mean online too I guess.

If you need an outlet ..then by all means shoot me a message and take out your frustrations on me.

I don't pretend to be a sub but am willing to be an ear or a punching bag if need be

 

[lil_jenni]

I'm just feeling mad at the world right now and feel like taking it out on some poor defenseless guy. It might crossover in RL if some guy accidentally rubs me the wrong way at work or something and I over-react and lash out. But yeah, I'd be more comfortable being mean online too I guess.

That was me yesterday, so I feel for you.

 

[LizVegas79]

If you need an outlet ..then by all means shoot me a message and take out your frustrations on me.

I don't pretend to be a sub but am willing to be an ear or a punching bag if need be

Thanks BD. I think I've processed most of it out.

But btw - if you've never said that to a Latina before you may want to think twice before you do. Unless of course you enjoy stepping in front of trainwrecks! LOL

 

[LizVegas79]

That was me yesterday, so I feel for you.

It happens. We deal with it the best we can and can only hope no one gets hurt, right?