Is it really okay to just say, 'I got a bad teacher' and leave it at that?

"My teacher is unreliable."
"They don't give me proper answers when I ask."
"The classes don't seem interesting either, and my grades are dropping..."

I received a consultation like that.

In the first grade, they had a veteran teacher,
and they felt at ease leaving things to them—

but in the third grade, they were switched to a young teacher,
and apparently, their anxiety grew all at once.

And the words that come out are,

"I want a class change."

I understand that feeling well.

But I want you to think about this for a moment.

Teachers are also "people."

I have many friends who are teachers,
and they say that young teachers in particular are often told things like this.

"You've never raised a child, so what do you know?"
"You're unreliable."
"You're bad at teaching."

—Honestly, it's a very harsh world.

In the first place, school teachers

are looking after 30 to 40 children
with just one or two people.

Moreover, those children

have different personalities,
different speeds of understanding,
and different home environments.

In other words,

they are dealing with a "group where there is no single correct answer."

What is happening in the field of education is,
in a sense, the "accumulation of experience."

"This type of approach tends to work well for this type of person."
"In this kind of situation, you respond like this."

I make decisions every day
based on those 'statistically successful patterns'.

But—

That doesn't apply to every child.

That is precisely why I think this way.

School education is 'sufficient if you achieve 60%'

It is not a place that demands perfection.

And here is another important perspective.

School is also
a place to learn social skills and understand groups.

Not everyone you meet will be someone you get along with
there will be times when things feel unreasonable
and there will be times when things don't go your way

But that,

is exactly what society is like in the future.

Therefore, what is important is,

not 'perfectly arranging the environment,' but
'fostering the strength not to break in any environment.'

Of course,

unreasonable guidance
intimidating behavior
or clearly inappropriate conduct

if these things are happening,
they must not be overlooked.

This is a line that parents must firmly protect.

However, for much of the rest,

there is value in it as an 'experience to overcome.'

And please, try asking yourself once more.

Is the cause of the drop in grades
really just "the teacher"?

・Are other children experiencing the same drop?
・Has the study situation at home changed?
・How is your child feeling?

The cause is not necessarily just one thing.

This is not about telling you to just conform to the school.

However,

children spend a long time in the school environment.

That is precisely why what parents can do is—

To build a foundation at home that will not break, no matter the environment.

The one who raises, disciplines, and protects your child is
not the school, but "you."

School teachers have studied education and
face many children every day.

But—
it is inevitably difficult to continue to be there for every single aspect of each child's life.

Because they are looking at children with different personalities and backgrounds
in a group of 30 or 40,
they cannot respond perfectly to everyone.

That is exactly why,

I believe it is important to gradually cultivate a foundation at home
that will not be easily shaken, no matter what kind of teacher they encounter.

May home be the place where your child feels most at ease.

Thank you for reading this far.

In this NOTE, I share information about
entrance exams and parenting from a realistic perspective.

"I'm trying my best, but it's not going well."
There are many articles that can provide hints for times like that.

If you'd like,
I would be happy if you could let me know what you felt through follows or comments.

[Disclaimer]
This article is based on the author's personal experience and does not guarantee the same results for everyone.
Please make decisions regarding career paths and exam strategies after consulting with schools, cram schools, etc.

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