When Teaching Gets Real: A Young Educator's Honest Take

• A young educator opened up on TikTok about her teaching journey, revealing the not-so-perfect side of the classroom.
• Her humorous take on dealing with misbehaving students resonated with many, sparking laughter and relatable comments.
• While the classroom isn't always sunshine and roses, experienced teachers weigh in on handling challenging students.
• A young educator shares her advice on classroom management with Briefly News, offering insights into the life of a teacher.

Teaching is often seen as one of the most rewarding professions out there. You get to shape young minds, inspire curiosity, and watch students grow into their potential. But let’s be real, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. For one young woman, stepping into the world of education was both a challenge and an eye-opener. Her journey shows just how complex and demanding teaching can be.

Is Teaching More Like Torture?

Meet Linaach Louw, a high school teacher based in Cape Town. Linaach took to her TikTok account (@linaach_k) to give her followers a candid look at what it's really like to teach. In one of her viral videos, she hilariously captures the moment when things don’t exactly go according to plan in her classroom. With a mix of humor and frustration, she addresses her misbehaving students:

“Kom sit hier voor! Julle is van die duiwel! (Come and sit in front! You guys are from the devil!)”

If you haven’t seen the video yet, here it is—it’s a must-watch for anyone who’s ever wondered what life inside a high school classroom is really like:

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How Should Teachers Handle Misbehaving Students?

So, how do you handle kids who just won’t listen? Melissa Hendricks, another educator from Cape Town, shared her thoughts with Briefly News. She explained that while student behavior can be tough to manage, teachers don’t always have the same freedoms in the classroom as their students do. When it comes to discipline, she recommends sticking to the school’s guidelines:

“Follow the school’s protocol. At my school, we use a demerit system where we issue up to three disciplinary letters before calling the parents. If the problem persists, we move on to a disciplinary hearing, which could lead to suspension.”

Melissa also emphasized the importance of effective classroom management. For newer teachers, finding your own teaching style is crucial:

“Younger teachers need to establish their approach early on and figure out what works best for them. Instead of focusing on the bad behavior, try setting clear expectations for what you want to see. It’s also important to remember that some kids come from difficult backgrounds, where good behavior might not be modeled for them.”

Internet Users Can’t Stop Laughing

Teachers deal with the highs and lows of their profession every single day. For some, it’s a labor of love, but even the most passionate educators can’t help but laugh at the absurdity of certain situations. After watching Linaach’s video, social media users flooded the comment section with reactions:

@fattylabz chimed in with:

“I was expecting a precious moment.”

@amy_brits added a humorous note:

“Children were really put on this earth to test everyone’s patience.”

@lolblvckagain couldn’t resist laughing:

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“Two completely different people.”

@nulenescreations01 joked:

“I was not expecting the second energy.”

To which Linaach playfully replied:

“Jumpscare.”

@tamsynjacobs highlighted the truth behind tough love:

“Only the best kind of teachers act like this. The tough love runs deep.”

@rezaanruiters summed it up perfectly:

“This profession isn’t for the weak.”

Silent Treatment: A Teacher’s Bold Move

In another memorable story, a local teacher decided to take a bold step when her students kept misbehaving. She gave them the silent treatment for two full days, communicating only through the chalkboard. While some internet users found the move amusing, others felt bad for the students who were suddenly cut off from verbal interaction.

Teaching isn’t easy, but it’s definitely never boring. These stories remind us that even in the toughest moments, teachers find ways to connect, inspire, and sometimes, just make us laugh.