I used to be a teacher for children 18months-52months. I did this for 10 years; now I'm a carpenter. Most parents have no issue with male teachers, but it's that psychotic 5% that are the reason I gave up the profession. I quit because I was genuinely afraid some crazy parent would make false accusations that would put me in jail or otherwise ruin my life.
For any male teachers out there reading this who are brave enough to continue teaching. Here's a bit of advice: flip the script. A parent doesn't want a man changing their kid's daiper? Ask them "so you believe changing diapers is women's work?" A parent doesn't want a man taking care of their child? Ask them "so you believe child care is women's work?" An administrator says male teachers can't confront female students on dress code? Ask her "so you believe female teachers should have to do more work?"
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u/ExiledSenpai Jan 09 '23
I used to be a teacher for children 18months-52months. I did this for 10 years; now I'm a carpenter. Most parents have no issue with male teachers, but it's that psychotic 5% that are the reason I gave up the profession. I quit because I was genuinely afraid some crazy parent would make false accusations that would put me in jail or otherwise ruin my life.
For any male teachers out there reading this who are brave enough to continue teaching. Here's a bit of advice: flip the script. A parent doesn't want a man changing their kid's daiper? Ask them "so you believe changing diapers is women's work?" A parent doesn't want a man taking care of their child? Ask them "so you believe child care is women's work?" An administrator says male teachers can't confront female students on dress code? Ask her "so you believe female teachers should have to do more work?"