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Imagine you're in the kitchen making dinner and simply hoping your kid is self-dependent enough to make it back home safely. However, the first thing they do when they see you is hand over a note from their teacher. Yikes. I mean, teachers usually do a really good job maintaining order in the classroom, and guiding their students towards a brighter tomorrow. So if they think the little one acted out in a way that requires parental adjustments, it's probably something... surprising. And that's not the word mothers and fathers like to hear. Continue scrolling and check out some of the cringiest notes teachers have written to poor mothers and fathers.

Experts say it's not unusual for kids to behave differently in different settings. After all, you'd expect a child to act one way at a friend's birthday party and another when visiting the grandparents. But the behavior of some kids — especially those with issues such as anxiety, learning disabilities, ADHD, and autism — can vary much more markedly, especially when they're at home versus school. This discrepancy can leave parents puzzled, if not upset, and worried that they're making huge mistakes.

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Violet's (My Cousin's Daughter) Drawing On The Right, Teachers Note On The Left

Violet's (My Cousin's Daughter) Drawing On The Right, Teachers Note On The Left

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Helen Haley
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd be upset that she got the line wrong, and pleased that the drawing was so good.

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Some kids may meet expectations at school, but if it's a struggle for them, it can take its toll at home. Children with ADHD, anxiety, autism, and learning disabilities "may be using a lot of their resources to follow directions or cope in the classroom," Stephanie Lee, PsyD, a clinical psychologist at the Child Mind Institute, said. Once all these kids get home, "it's challenging for them to conjure up the same amount of resources to manage."

She also added that many kids, in fact, benefit from the consistency, structure, predictability, and routine that come with their school environment. This often cannot be repeated at home "because that's not how life works."

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Too Pretty To Work

Too Pretty To Work

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Stephanie Did It
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My daughter had a student named Neveah (yeah, Heaven backwards) who didn't have to mind because "I'm a princess." Mom confirmed this. Poor kid has a rude awakening coming, thanks to Mommy.

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But for most kids, academic and social demands at school are beyond what they typically face at home, Dr. Lee pointed out. That may trigger problem behaviors they don't exhibit at home.

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For example, children with social anxiety who worry about how they're being perceived by others, or children who have anxieties relating to performance, might have fewer problem behaviors at home but when they get to school and have to do math or read a passage aloud, they might engage in some negative behaviors to avoid that. “Acting out in this particular situation might end up being functional for them," Dr. Lee said, "because if they act a little silly, the teacher might scold them, but then they move on."

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"During Math Today Max Was Having A Hard Time Following Along. When I Asked Him Why He Wasn’t Doing His Work, Max Responded, ‘Well, I’m Just Too Good Looking!’”

"During Math Today Max Was Having A Hard Time Following Along. When I Asked Him Why He Wasn’t Doing His Work, Max Responded, ‘Well, I’m Just Too Good Looking!’”

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The Biggest Booger Ball

The Biggest Booger Ball

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Quiet Voices

Quiet Voices

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"Amara Has A Worm In Her Pocket. She Did Not Want To Throw It Away. I Just Wanted To Give You A Heads Up"

"Amara Has A Worm In Her Pocket. She Did Not Want To Throw It Away. I Just Wanted To Give You A Heads Up"

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“[Your Kid] And A Few Of His Friends Often Make Up Characters, Give Them Amusing Names, And Then Have Exciting Adventures At Playtimes. This In Itself Is An Imaginative And Creative Pastime … However, It Has Come To Our Attention That One Of The Characters Has The Name 'Wildo The Dildo'”

“[Your Kid] And A Few Of His Friends Often Make Up Characters, Give Them Amusing Names, And Then Have Exciting Adventures At Playtimes. This In Itself Is An Imaginative And Creative Pastime … However, It Has Come To Our Attention That One Of The Characters Has The Name 'Wildo The Dildo'”

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The Ultimate Juxtaposition Of Naughty And Nice Came Home In Allie’s Folder Today

The Ultimate Juxtaposition Of Naughty And Nice Came Home In Allie’s Folder Today

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Picked Up My Toddler From School And Was Handed This Note. I'm Scared To Look

Picked Up My Toddler From School And Was Handed This Note. I'm Scared To Look

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Not The Best Day Back

Not The Best Day Back

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Deborah B
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would enquire as to the cause of Lillian's threat. It could be legitimate self assertion. As in "If you don't take your hand off my butt, I will turn around and punch you in the nuts." Girls need to taught that they have the right to defend themselves against harassment and intimidation; immediately, loudly, and if necessary, physically.

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Got Detention While Playing School With Our Youngest. Figures

Got Detention While Playing School With Our Youngest. Figures

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Let This Be A Lesson For Everyone, Never Under Any Circumstance Let Your Friends Smell Your Chapstick

Let This Be A Lesson For Everyone, Never Under Any Circumstance Let Your Friends Smell Your Chapstick

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Tee
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Kids are still biting chapstick? Well...times have not changed much.

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On This Day, Two Years Ago, I Found Out My Son Liked Big Butts

On This Day, Two Years Ago, I Found Out My Son Liked Big Butts

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"Demi Cut Her Hair Today. I'm So Sorry"

"Demi Cut Her Hair Today. I'm So Sorry"

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These Kids Are Nuts

These Kids Are Nuts

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“Another Student Took Her Pencil And She Referred To Him As A ‘Hanzo Main.’ I Have No Idea What That Means, However, It Was Clearly Meant As An Insult”

“Another Student Took Her Pencil And She Referred To Him As A ‘Hanzo Main.’ I Have No Idea What That Means, However, It Was Clearly Meant As An Insult”

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Charlotte Was Very Challenging

Charlotte Was Very Challenging

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Erica
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love the budding child psychologists in the comments on here...in case you don’t know not every misbehavior is a cry for help or was induced by the male privilege of her boy classmates who may or may not be harassing her. Sometimes kids just act up and break the rules!

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A Note From The Teacher That Came Home With The Kid Today

A Note From The Teacher That Came Home With The Kid Today

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“Kimmy Was Very Proud Of Her Poem … But We’re Going To Try Another One Next Week Without The Potty Language”

“Kimmy Was Very Proud Of Her Poem … But We’re Going To Try Another One Next Week Without The Potty Language”

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“When I Was Reading To The Class, Tanner Removed His Shoe And Sock And Began Playing With Something. It Was A Dead Lizard. I Removed The Sock — It Smelled Of Dead Things”

“When I Was Reading To The Class, Tanner Removed His Shoe And Sock And Began Playing With Something. It Was A Dead Lizard. I Removed The Sock — It Smelled Of Dead Things”

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Samantha Lomb
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So the kid killed the lizard and then played with it's corpse? Kids are so cruel

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This Little Note Was In X's Folder When He Got Home... Sneaky Sneaky

This Little Note Was In X's Folder When He Got Home... Sneaky Sneaky

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Seems Like A Decent Day At School To Me

Seems Like A Decent Day At School To Me

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My Friend Found A Note Given To His Parents From His First Grade Teacher

My Friend Found A Note Given To His Parents From His First Grade Teacher

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David Martin
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Johnathan has what? Johnathan has WHAT?! I need the second page of this letter, I demand closure dang it! >_<

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"Raeya Used The Child Safe Scissors To Cut Her Hair Today. A Teacher Stopped Her After One Snip"

"Raeya Used The Child Safe Scissors To Cut Her Hair Today. A Teacher Stopped Her After One Snip"

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Ola Polowczyk
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why do they attach the hair to the notes??? They think the parents will glue them back or something?

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"During Math Aiden Told Another Student He Drew A Boy With A Penis, Pooping... I Explained That We Don't Need To Talk About Penises And Pooping During Math"

"During Math Aiden Told Another Student He Drew A Boy With A Penis, Pooping... I Explained That We Don't Need To Talk About Penises And Pooping During Math"

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Oskar vanZandt
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What age is this child? I think using "penis" and "pooping" is quite appropriate- children need to learn what their body parts are called and what their use is... if the child had used other terminology, I'd be more concerned. As a parent I would have a frank talk with him.

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