Bad Fruit

 

                                               (image: youtube.com)

Report dajon kan Tulfo amo da sab di kun sila an sayaan! There are parents who are creating noise these days since they are always putting the blame when teachers react to the misbehavior and misconduct of their children. They even use the word “trauma” as if they understand the magnitude of such experience.

Trauma, according to the American Psychological Association, is an emotional response to a terrible event like an accident, rape, or natural disaster. Immediately after the event, shock and denial are typical. Longer term reactions include unpredictable emotions, flashbacks, strained relationships, and even physical symptoms like headaches or nausea.

And shouting to the unruly adolescent to “Shut Up!” can cause trauma? What about the neglect the parents gave by NOT giving them complete meals which is a basic responsibility of them?

As parental affection and influence decreases and the amount of time children spend in non-parental care increases, an increased likelihood for behavioral problems both at home and at school is observed. Parents are critical in every aspect of a child’s development (Cavell and Strand, 2002).

Authority, responsibility, discipline, and accountability constitute the foundation of a sensible behavioral structure in all persons. Parents fail to exert these four premises of behavior in their children and this has gone a long way into shaping their children’s failing to uphold moral values and etiquette.

And when these children converge inside a classroom with only one teacher to traffic their undisciplined action, what is there to expect? There are parents who will then say that teachers are paid to be facilitative with the behavior of the learners. It can be true. But the mentors are not there to clean up the mess of these irresponsible parents manifesting on the ill manners of the children.

Let them know their inadequacies! The teachers can compose themselves even if their emotions are boiled up. They can call the attention of the parents and confront them with their irresponsibility. They can even raise their voices since NEGLECT is child abuse. A teacher can tell the parents up front that THEY are the ones causing long-term trauma to their children.

Since some are weaponizing the social media, the teachers can do the same. Subtly and in a professional manner, they can post things on why these cretins become who they are.

Tell them the story of a bad tree bearing rotten fruits!