[teaching/child abuse cw] My dad tells me pretty constantly that I'm too compassionate with my students. That I coddle them. But after reading this student's research paper on the failings of CPS, it just makes me want to protect my babies more

My kids are freshmen. Most of them are 18. So I can't legally do anything if I suspect something

But I can give them my time and my compassion and my patience and sure, I can coddle them a little

Because maybe no one else is. And if I can give them a place to feel comfortable and cared for, I will

You are a good.

I try to be a Good. If I can help a student in any way, I'm gonna

oh no what a good teacher 8<

College is stressful!!! If these kids need some extra help or someone who's going to listen and help them be less stressed somehow? I will do that.

I've had a lot of compassionate teachers and I know how important that is to have as a support system

That said they still have to do their work and come to class, but if they're willing to come meet and talk with me? I'm willing to work with them