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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Here's my advice.  If you are assaulted by a student, file a police report no matter how much your admin pressures or threatens you.  Also, know that sitting in your car before or after work, crying, because it is just so hard is typical.  Don't feel ashamed or wonder if something is wrong with you.  All of us have done it, frequently.  Sometimes it gets better, sometimes you learn to stop caring, but the crying does decrease over the years.  [/quote]

That is something that I am scared of. I’m thinking that it would be best if I keep a desk between myself and someone who is in a dangerous state. I definitely do not want to get hurt and I also don’t want to give the appearance that I am going to do anything except try to deescalate the situation with my words until backup arrives to assist. I’m open to other ideas that have worked for others. I plan to follow your advice about making a police report. As far as crying in the car, I think I will place some post-it notes to help me adjust my perspective. The very best thing I can do for these students long-term is to empower them to confidently, clearly, and effectively communicate in English and encourage them to read to expand their horizons. I believe that you give someone a fish, they will eat for a day, but if you teach them to fish, they will never go hungry again. TY for saying I should not feel ashamed to release my emotions.[/quote]

Dude, you have no idea. Kids throw chairs. Pencils. Kick trashcans, toss them. Just be prepared and know, you won't win. They won't punish these kids. Good luck.[/quote]

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