"11 Things You Should Never Say To a Teacher

Teachers are often put in the most difficult of situations. They have to deal with parents, kids, and everyday life all at once. It's enough to be a teacher without being told how they're doing everything wrong. Here are 11 things you should never say to a teacher- unless you really want them to be miserable for the rest of their lives.

'You're On Holiday Again?'
Teachers get a hard time because they have so many holidays on their calendar. They're expected to teach during all these days with no extra pay or consideration that may be needed for planning lessons, grading papers, giving students extra attention, etc. So give us a break, cretins.

'Not Another Fucking Training Day?'
Ok so it feels like Teachers are always having some sort of Inset day, but with so many rules and regulations - it's much needed! It's not all laughs and jokes either, the tables get turned and they get to be the pupil!

'That's Not the Way I Was Taught to Do Maths.'
If there's one thing guaranteed to make a teacher say 'fuck right off' it's this! Yes we know things were different in your day, but we don't care! Things have changed and it's called fucking progression!   

'He Needs His Phone On Him ALL the Time.'
Oh FFS, that's all we need, a kid with a phone on him.  

'He Hasn't Taken His Tablets Today.'
See above, I have all the sympathies and empathies for ADD / ADHD patients, but wow, if you hear this just before class - you know you'd better be on form.    

'When's the Next Ofsted?'
Ofsted's a shitter, there's no doubting it. Having someone stand at the back of the room reporting on your work sends shudders up my spine just thinking about it.   

'I've Just Been Elected as a Governor.'
Oh good, so now I have you watching my back as well as Ofsted!

'I See the Tories Just Got Elected Again.'
Argh is there anything worse? Best get some serious self - care in while you can, who knows what kind of a shit show this is going to be.  

'I Think She Might Have Nits.'
Oh good god * starts scratching* . 

Why Weren't My Kids Given a Lead Role in This Year's The Nativity?
How do you say ' because they are bloody hopeless!'  without using those actual words? ' because they were just made to be a Shepherd, ok? Born for the role!'

'I Don't Like the Way You're Speaking to My Kids'
Will fuck off do instead?  

The school year is back in session and we wanted to remind you never to say these 11 things to a teacher. Obviously this should all be taken very lightly :-) It’s only the second week, but I already feel like it’s going to be an exhausting one. Teachers are human beings too who need coffee breaks and sometimes just want a break from their classrooms for 15 minutes or so! We hope this list helps your interactions with educators go more smoothly because let's face it, nobody needs any additional stress at work right now. What do you think? Is there anything on our list of what not to say that surprised you? Let us know how back-to-school has been treating you by leaving a comment below :)