Diary of a Schoolteacher: Teachers have it easy? Try dealing with problem pupils like Aaron... [Independent.ie]
- Published: 09 November 2011
My brother F has me trapped in his car, giving me a lift. Off he goes: 'You're such a spoofer, E! I've read your diary, and there's no way it can be true! All that stuff about kids running wild and making threats is rubbish.
Teachers have it easy!' The only answer is to give him one example of how it is for me dealing with a single individual pupil. Here it is.
I pass third year's Aaron, on my way to take his class roll at nine. He's bolt upright leaning against the wall beside the entrance doors.
He's obviously very stressed; his face is bright red and he's muttering to himself.
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