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I Have Been Slapped Across The Face

Well opposing to my usual over the top long stories, this is gonna be a short one. I got slapped in the face today. Not by my ex or an attacker. But by a student in my class room. I should start by saying I'm a 10 th grade teacher and tend to be very kind to every one. But today I was having one of those bad days that got me really in to a bitchy mood. Long storie short I ended up hitting a student in my classroom over the back. And as a response he slapped my face twice which got me and my class dumb struck. And then he threatened to sue me in court. I just left him alone and took the rest of the day off. And now hear that this has turned in to a hot topic. I'm too afraid to call his parents because I might lose my job. So I disided to apologize to him first thing tomorrow. What do you guys think I should or should've done?

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Serenitree · F

What's done is done. You cant undo it, so there's no point talking about what you should or shouldn't have done.

If it were me, I don't think I'd wait until morning. I'd call, and tell him I am sorry I lost it and struck him. Add no buts, or if only, just the straight out apology.

Then, first thing the next day, I would go to the principal, and explain exactly what was going on in the classroom and the fact that I struck a student. This is when I would explain why I did what I did. What the boy was doing that got me so riled that I lost control of myself, and subsequently, him.

That being said, I don't blame him for hitting you back. Even if he's been raised to not hit a girl, you hit him from behind. He merely defended himself from a blind attack.
Of course, he shouldn't, strike a teacher. He shouldn't get away with it as it sets a bad precedent. It's a bad situation all around. Now you just have to do some damage control.

Good luck. I hope it all turns out okay for you.

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MartinTheFirst · 26-30, M

I changed my mind, go with this one.

lisasama · 26-30, F

Yeah this really makes sense. Thanks a lot y'all l. I really needed this.

Serenitree · F

@lisasama: I really hope it all works out for you. I know what it's like to be a single mom.

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