Why do middle school kids like to laugh at you if your a substitute teacher?

[Anonymous]

They keep getting on my nerves over something that is stupid calling me Rosa Parks because of my last name.

[WaterIsland]

Why? Because there’re middle schoolers. As for what to do about it? No idea. I’m not a teacher so I can’t really give much advice there. Ask your colleagues for advice.

[Anonymous]

They seem to lack discipline, are you allowed to lay down the law and punish them for a lack of respect?

[Asker]

Punish them how?

[Opinion Owner]

You tell me I dont know what the rules of your state and school district is.
Clearly they are disrespecting your authority and that is not appropriate given you are a teacher. You need to ask your boss.

[Asker]

My daddy is not even black they are calling me that because they think that I am black.

[Opinion Owner]

It doesn't matter what or why they call you it, your the teacher, your in charge and they must follow your instructions on such things.

[canobiwan]

imagine taking little kids seriously