Teachers have you been called “mean” by students?

You see, I’ve been called mean because I’ve set expectations to students, I don’t let them run around the classroom or do what they want. When I see them with their cellphone I’ll tell them to put it away and if they don’t, I just take it away and put it on the shelf until the end of the day.

I am tough but fair and I explain why I’m doing this. One of the students was like, “Wow…. out substitute teacher was nice. She’s WAY nicer than you.” That did crushes my heart but whatever. I told her, “Well I’m not her and I will not let you guys roam around the classroom. You won’t like me and you will get sick of seeing my face. She can’t stand me because I don’t let them do whatever they want and if they don’t do their assignment, they get a ZERO. Also if they be lazy and not help with the group project and the students told me, then that student will be the only one getting a failed grade.
I am mean *evil grin* hehehehe

No I do give hi fives and fist bumps to students when they do a great job and I’ve seen progress in their behaviors. I do let them know that I’m very proud of them.

I’m a 4th grade teacher.

Teachers have you been called “mean” by students?
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