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One of my students called me ugly and fat and he hates me. How can I get over that?😢🥺

I work one on one on him and he special needs. I am kind and fair to him and all the other students in the 1st grade class. He was throwing a fit like he always does because I refuse to let him do or get what he wanted. He gives me dirty looks and annoying looks when me or the teacher tells him “NO”. The teacher said, “Well guess what? You’re going to be hearing “NO” all your life so get used to it.” She told me the problem is that his parents give in to him and his sister and they ask why they act like spoiled selfish brats? Tough love is what they need.”
We are preparing students for the higher grades and setting them to the right direction.
We love these students but sometimes tough love is the way to do it sometimes.
I deeply care about this student and the other students but they seem like they can’t stand us sometimes. Sometimes we can’t stand them.
I can tell he doesn’t like me because I’m always on him when he’s wrong but I do give him high fives when he does a great job. We do smile. He yelled at me a few weeks ago, “You’re mean and ugly! I hate you!” That really hurt.
My older brother said this to me, “If a student hates you because you won’t get them what they want or don’t let them get away with anything, it means you’re doing your job. Your job is to get them to the right direction. They don’t have to like you but they need to respect you. Don’t be too serious though. They’re children. They say a lot of things and most have no filter. Don’t take it too personal. Stop being so sensitive, toughen up and do your damn job. Well his life he’s going to have teachers tougher than you so basically you’re getting him and the other kids prepared.”
TurtlePink · 22-25, F
This sounds like my 2 year old 🙄🙄 he’s a jerk who loves pointing out extremely fat people. I don’t know what got him started doing so. I think it’s because that one time we were watching fat Albert. But ever since, He be like “that lady fat, why she so fat mommy” and start pointing and laughing. Regardless how many times I explain to him that people are built different and we shouldn’t make fun of them, he still has an obsession over it.
ElizabethBabe1994 · 26-30, F
@TurtlePink What a little shit! I’m sorry no offense and I know that’s your baby but he is being so nasty. He needs to be punished and yes you’re right it isn’t nice at all.
TurtlePink · 22-25, F
@ElizabethBabe1994 he’s so mean 😩😩 but he’s only 2, what can I do??
ElizabethBabe1994 · 26-30, F
@TurtlePink I wish I had the answers for you. Hang in there 💖
Eternity · 26-30, M
The part of children's brains responsible for feeling empathy is not fully functional yet. They say these things because they do not understand how it makes you feel and even if they did they are incapable of caring very much either way.

It sucks but it is on you to absorb it without giving it back. It is a huge task but it must be done otherwise you will create hurt people who will hurt other people.
ElizabethBabe1994 · 26-30, F
@Eternity I didn’t do anything to the child. I just got up, told him it wasn’t nice and walked away. I went to the bathroom because I needed the “restroom” and cried my eyes out.
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nedkelly · 61-69, M
@prrawnvockedmale special needs NOT a reatrd
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Mktonght · 61-69, M
I cannot believe that I am even replying to this. First of all, 1st grade and a special needs child should be enough of an answer, yes it hurts when anyone makes stupid remarks and calls you a name, however you need to understand all kids will say things when they are frustrated and or not getting their way. I can understand you getting upset, however you need to look at his age and realize that he is just reacting as a kid and it means nothing.
You are the adult in the room and need to understand the mentality of a first grader.
I used to deal with a special needs woman but thankfully she blocked me today. maybe you should look for another job.
ElizabethBabe1994 · 26-30, F
@Nunlover I might resign from this job but I am not giving up on my major.
nedkelly · 61-69, M
Serious, you are in the wrong job
harden up, or leave and find an office job
nedkelly · 61-69, M
@ElizabethBabe1994 Just honest
ElizabethBabe1994 · 26-30, F
@nedkelly I get he was honest but he didn’t have to say it like that. It’s my dream. Even the teacher I work with said something similar and being a special Education Teacher’s isn't so easy and I’m going to be doing this kind of stuff, IEPs, meetings and you may have to stay after school for hours. She said not to make a face and I WILL BE DOING THIS STUFF even if I’m passionate about it.
thedreamer1975 · 46-50, F
@ElizabethBabe1994 If the teacher said the same report them because the teacher is big enough and old enough to know better than saying that.
thedreamer1975 · 46-50, F
Your older brother is right, listen to him and don't take it personally, the kids love you really.
ElizabethBabe1994 · 26-30, F
@thedreamer1975 if they really love me then why did he say such horrible things
thedreamer1975 · 46-50, F
@ElizabethBabe1994 kids quite often say that when they can't have what they want or can't get their own way, but they never mean it, I'm sure you have felt that way about people you love sometimes when they piss you off and won't give you what you want or they won't accept your opinion on something, but deep down in your heart, you love them really. plus as you said he is special needs so he probably doesn't understand what he said or how much it actually hurt your feelings, let that one go over your head, and just treat him the same way that you treat the others by showing you care about them all, smile and be sure to say hello to him, and if he continues and it bothers you to much talk to his parents, I'm sure they will say roughly the same as I have, he probably says the same to them at times too, but be nice and show you're not bothered by it and set an example and treat him the way you would like him to treat you, with respect.
Easy. You have a job to do and your job deals with children. A child insults you and you just do your job
walabby · 61-69, M
He's , what, 6 years old?? Ignore the little shit!
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