Even Shakespeare InsultedHow do you respond when a student tries to insult you? I been insulted by students calling me "four eyes" or asking me when my baby is due. Usually, I try to joke back, but sometimes what students say is inappropriate such as when they try to get on the subject of sex. I have known of some teachers who have been very hurt by what students will say. One teacher, somewhat elderly, got very hurt when students asked her if she had to use a diaper to get through the day.
How do you handle insults? Are there any subject, off topic with you? Do you try to joke back with them? What are there responses that are not appropriate or at least, counter-productive?
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oh to have the time for all the insults and responses.....one day
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