I hate my students
I have been teaching for 6 years, this is my 7th year. I've been at the same school all these years. I'm a male elementary teacher teaching 3rd grade. I used to love teaching the kids and making bonds. I've always had my classroom management problems, but have been able to be stern when appropriate. This year though... holy christ. These kids WILL NOT SHUT THE FUCK UP. I have tried incentives, I've been mean, I've given them directions 4 different ways with the same expectations over and over. They just won't be quiet. I sat at my desk today with the feeling of absolute disdain for these children for the first time. I don't know what advice I'm looking for. I'm about to transfer schools at the end of the year, but holy hell it has mentally and emotionally drained me everyday before going home to my wife and kids. I just want to know if Im the only teacher out there to admit this. I hate myself saying it since I know my students have had to take a litany of tests, but I'm left empty and apathetic.
Posted Dec 4, 2025, 9:43 PM UTC