A Teacher Can Make or Break a Child
I have heard this expression a number of times already and I do know that it is true. I was once physically and emotionally abused by a teacher during my early grades and this experience nearly broke me. From a child who was known to be cheerful, active and very participative in class, I became withdrawn, insecure and scared all the time. My mom said that she was surprised to see me change from a child who enjoyed school and did all homeworks way in advance to a child who would hide under the dining table and hold on to the table stand for dear life when tried to be carried to go to school. I refused to go to school, crying everytime I was forced to. My parents had no idea about what was happening to me in school for I never told... I guess I was too scared to tell them. Fortunately, a classmate of mine who was just 7 years old at that time did not like what was happening to me, so when she went to my house, she told my mom everything.I was able to escape this horrible experience and I praise God for giving me the strength to withstand this. He made me experience great teachers before and after my abusive one and helped me look to the other teachers for example instead.
Nonetheless, I still believe that this experience has marred me in a way for as a student until college and graduate courses, I would not recite unless I had no choice. Reciting and being reprimanded by teachers still scare me. That is why I do what I do... I train aspiring teachers so that they will be the best teachers that they could be... Hoping and praying that no other child will get to experience what I went through and instead have the fondest of memories of their early childhood years.
posted by Elizabeth King Santos @ 6:25 AM
3 Comments:
I agree, because sometimes the littlest adjustments to put a smile on a child face, who otherwise may have a difficult life at home, can go along ways. So, it is important for teachers to be trained and for them to remember that the children are the reason for what they do not power. Keep up the great work.
I just want to say thank you for you do. I am glad that you did not let your experience turn you away from teaching. You can really help other children that have or have not went through this experience, by telling that about yours and how you overcame.I know that he teachers you train will be great teachers, because you really do enjoy what you do.
Thank you troyleena and curtis for your encouraging words.
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