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[quote=Anonymous]  I get why. They have huge classes, to many varying needs in the class, demanding parents, etc. Then, it's near impossible to get a sub for a mental health day let alone a doctor's appointment.

I was volunteering at the library and it was so clear to me a teacher who is a nice, decent and good human being was going to the dark side due to stress. One of my kids had her years ago and I know she's a good person. What I saw wasn't her. She was threatening kids with all sorts of punishments, snapping at little things and she looked exhausted. She made 2 kids cry with her retorts. I know it's just a moment in time. I could not step in and ask if I could help because that would seem like I was judging her and that would not be my intention. I understand her job is very difficult and I understand why she would be so stressed. I don't want to say anything to anyone and risk getting her in trouble. Honestly, she just seemed like she needed a mental health day. I don't think any kid was damaged by anything she did.Heck, as a parent I know I have days I wish I could erase where I over-reacted and let stress get the best of me. It just seems like there needs to be SOMETHING to help make sure a stressful, no good, very bad day doesn't turn into a bad week, month and a good teacher going bad from being pulled too far.

So what can be done other than encouraging parents to have empathy and show support and encouraging teachers to recognize the signs they are burning out. I'm sure most of them see the signs, but then don't have many options. Thoughts?[/quote]

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