A WhatsApp conversation between a teacher and her Class 8 student has recently become a topic of heated discussion online. Shared on Reddit by the teacher’s cousin, the exchange highlights the student’s excitement about his workout routine and has led to a wider conversation about appropriate boundaries between educators and students.
The Chat That Sparked Discussion
In the conversation, the student excitedly details his ab workout regimen, which includes “crunches, high knees, and planks,” all meticulously noted on a piece of paper. He proudly shares that his dedication has led to noticeable muscle gain, evidenced by a new T-shirt two sizes larger. The teacher responds positively with a congratulatory “Ohoo congratulations.” However, the chat takes a playful turn when the student humorously replies, “Are mai khud shock hu. Kal toh aaunga bhi nahi (I am shocked myself. I won’t even come tomorrow).”
Chats of a 8th grader with his Teacher 😂
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The Redditor who shared the chat revealed that the student frequently messages the teacher about various topics, including personal matters. This has prompted mixed reactions among Reddit users. Some argue that the teacher should set clearer boundaries to avoid such interactions.
One user suggested, “Ask your cousin to establish some boundaries,” while another expressed disbelief, commenting, “Can’t believe it’s chat between teacher and student. I mean ‘Are’ Kon kehta teacher ko. And ‘vo gussa ho jayega’ (he will get angry). What the hell.”
A Call for Professional Boundaries
Several commenters pointed out the need for professional boundaries. “When I was in 8th, we had no link between us and teachers outside school hours,” noted one user. Another remarked, “Dude this ain’t normal tbh agar koi 1st, 2nd class ka bacha aisi hurkat kare toh it’s understandable but 8th class mai itni level ki rational thinking toh aa jaati hai ki teacher ko aise message na kare (Dude, this is not normal honestly. If a child in 1st or 2nd grade acted this way, it might be understandable but by the 8th grade, students gain enough rational thinking to know not to send messages like this to their teacher).”
Impact on the Teacher
A few responses were more critical of the teacher’s approach, with one user suggesting, “I guess your cousin is the loneliest person on earth if she’s entertaining that kid,” and another warning, “Your cousin is setting herself for unemployment at best and a massive case at worst.”
The discussion underscores the importance of maintaining professional boundaries and the potential complications that can arise when those boundaries are blurred.
