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Case: Dirty kid
I am a substitute teacher that often does long-term assignments. There is a 4th grade student that always comes to class very tired, in dirty clothes, and often smells bad. To add insult to injury, I've seen his mother and she is very well kept, dressed with all the "bling accessories," her nails done, hair done, etc. I can't understand how a mother can take such great care for herself, and leave the child a filthy mess.
How should this be addressed and handled properly?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I would pull the student aside and ask him what he thinks it means to have good hygiene. I would let him know that having good hygiene is a requirement in school. I would give him tops for self grooming and let him know you are there to help. |
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| Comments: helpful |
| Rated On: October 16, 2017 3:17 am |
| Rated By: aTuraJ |
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| Comments: I am afraid this solution would result in making the student feel badly about himself. I think there is a better way to speak to him than to question him on good hygiene and tell him he is required to come to school in a certain way. If I decided I was going to talk to him about it, I would definitely want to be delicate and not accusatory and try to make him feel supported and cared about. |
| Rated On: February 25, 2018 4:37 pm |
| Rated By: eguPud |
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| Comments: I disagree! It is not your place to confront the student like that, especially as a sub. |
| Rated On: February 24, 2019 8:06 pm |
| Rated By: upehaS |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
Yes
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Yes
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| Comments: I agree with this solution, because you are telling the child what it means to be hygienic. Maybe the child does not know that he needs to be clean, and what constitutes as dirty. Your question to him makes him think about why hygiene is good, and why it is important. I don't think this would be embarrassing, because letting the child know you are there to help will let them feel that they can come to you for any times or tips if needed. |
| Rated On: November 20, 2022 8:15 pm |
| Rated By: segeRa |
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No
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Yes
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| Comments: Overall I don't think this solution will positively impact the student. If anything it might make them insecure about something that is out of their control. It might be better to understand the students home life and how much of their cleanliness is their own choice first. |
| Rated On: July 24, 2023 3:12 am |
| Rated By: zyzuDy |
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