Should the teachers do this?
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Re: Should the teachers do this?
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Agree with you on this. While the teachers can certainly help, a lot of it has to come naturally through children as well.Shanesha Sammerson wrote: ↑07 May 2023, 19:47 While it's natural for teachers to want to help new students settle in and make friends, it's important for them to strike a balance between guidance and interference. Teachers can create a welcoming environment by encouraging classroom activities that foster positive interactions and teamwork, but ultimately, the responsibility of forming friendships should be left to the children themselves.
Interfering too much in children's friendships may actually have a negative impact, as it can create dependency and prevent children from developing social skills and problem-solving abilities on their own. Teachers can provide guidance and support when needed, but ultimately it's important to let children develop and navigate their own social relationships.
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I remember in middle school I was “assigned” to the new guy for a couple of weeks just to catch him up on what we had studied up until he arrived. They never told us we had to be “friends”, but with time we developed a great friendship.Kavita Shah wrote: ↑07 May 2023, 01:18 Donny and Mary Grace had different time adjusting in California and school. Mary Grace's teacher made something special for her by assigning a 'Friend of the week'. What do you think about this?
Should friendships be made by teachers for new kids or they should not interfere with the children's friendship?
I think the fact that the teacher assigned me to him was a very smart move, because he was very shy and introverted and he would have found it very difficult to make friends in our class.
I think teachers don’t HAVE TO do anything to make the students’ lives easier, but if they do, kudos to them. It’s the humane thing to do
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On the other hand, we can argue that friendships should be allowed to develop naturally without interference from teachers. Creating forced friendships may not necessarily lead to genuine connections or long-term relationships. Children should have the freedom to explore and form relationships based on shared interests, values, and personal compatibility.
Ultimately, the approach taken by teachers may vary depending on the specific circumstances and the needs of the students involved.
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Now, I know some people might say that friendships should be left to happen naturally, and I get that perspective too. But hey, sometimes a little nudge in the right direction can go a long way, right? It's all about finding the balance between creating a welcoming environment and giving kids the freedom to form their own connections.