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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

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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

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

When my daughter was about 5yo (she’s 29 now for time context), she was outside playing with her brother & friends. She comes in crying & upset. I asked what the matter was & she said their friend Darius called her a f****t. I’m thinking this is a good teaching moment, and asked her if she knew what that meant. She said no, so I explained it was a mean word people call boys who like other boys the same way Mommy & Daddy like each other. I go so...if you think about it, you’re not a boy so Darius is wrong. After patting myself on the back with such a good, simple explanation of a word people might falter at talking to their kids about, she’s happy again. What does my nugget of love get out of this conversation?!? She runs outside yelling to Darius that she can’t be a f****t, he’s the f****t. *facepalm* I had to call her back in and go over the “mean word” rules.

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

When I worked at a nursery, my friend's child was having a rhyming phase. I will never forget hearing, "bunting, munting, c*nting", projected proudly and loudly across the room.

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

they will really follow the word "dildo" up until they find the one kid who said it first? Phew...not much happening at that school, huh?

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Kathryn Baylis
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had a friend who told me, when she and her siblings were young, they used to say Homer Simpson’s “d’oh” a lot. Then one of them came up with a variation, “dee’oh”. Once day the whole family was on a trip to see their grandparents. In the backseat, the kids were playing one of those car games, when one started saying “d’oh”, and another started saying “dee’oh”. Then they decided to put them together as “dee’oh d’oh”. If you say those two words together out loud a few times, you’ll see why their father pulled into the first parking lot he saw so he could explain to them why they should stop and find something else to say.

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

Kids hearing and using curse and dirty words in the playground without even knowing what they mean is no news I guess. I don't really get how this can be "concerning".

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

Because sometimes it's not an innocent answer... Teachers need to be sure the children aren't exposed to "unsafe" things at home.

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

Must have been hard for the teacher to swallow her laughter when talking to the boys.

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Kanga9ine
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've been wrestling with what name I should give mine. Not exactly an easy question to ask. Never underestimate a kids teaching potential. May need to work on math skills, but before his brain totally his filled with what he's supposed to know, it shared what we need to know. And he leaves us laughing at the end. How many kids are laughing at not getting math. Maybe we need to leave them laughing. Nothing is learned when it's crammed down the throat and makes one feel stupid. Try walking in a size two pair of kids shoes for a minute. See how far you get. Wilson Dildo lives on in infamy here. We can't wait to see what Gyrator the Vibrator thinks of his new name. I can't wait for the debut of Fisher Price Adult Toys. Weebils Wooble but they won't fall down in delivering pleasure and fun to you and your playmate.

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

I'd hate to be the parent of the kid that they tracked this back to.

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

Yup, the playground. Like my son practicing the F word on the playground at age 6. Kids are a never-ending source of entertainment!

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TheBoredPanda
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Omg, this is funny. That teacher needs a better sense of humor.

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Melanie Wittmier-Steffler
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My old boss, an officer's straight laced lady, once said after a phone call "what a dildo"😨 we all were shocked & had to ask why she said that. Apparently her teen son's called each other that and SHE had no idea what it really meant. She thought it just meant stupid. 😅😅😅😅

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

There was a cartoon for kids that had a sperm for one of the characters and a "popular Egyptian" sort of thematic to it, fashion-wise. Another character of the protagonists was a horned fellow, maybe wearing head gear like a water buffalo, and I think he was the group leader. It was a very American show like Batman in its seriousness, though the characters could be light-hearted. I never remember its name, and can't find it anywhere. But the character that was like a walking sperm should give it away. Anyway, if a cartoon with a sperm character was all right, then a dildo reference would probably blow past an average kid's sensitivities the same way. I have no idea when the show was popular. I took it for modern (c. 1997), but it could had been from an earlier era. It was in color, of course. I could never remember its name.

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

My (and my husband) would have then parents of those children! What we would have done, explain that your choice of character name was indeed funny and I'm sure your Uncle Todd would be using it in the next DND adventure, BUT, don't use it it at school any longer as it makes the old fuddy duddy's uncomfortable and reminds them of their youth that was also squashed by their elders!

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

All of these are hilarious, this is the best post on bored panda I've read in a while!

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

I wonder if they know it's also the name of a town in Newfoundland.

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Kanga9ine
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Guys name their d***s. I was laughing so hard when i was formally introduced to Throb Rod. D**k was just a Nick name. And D**k's owner started laughing until our sides split. I hbeliever if you can't laugh in bed

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

Why is it inappropriate? It is what it's called. Just tell them it is the name of a type of sex toy and that adults are embarrassed when kids talk about it. *innocent smile*

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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

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Not The Best Day Back

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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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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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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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