Teacher’s desk
Jul 15, 2009
Teachers are engaged in constant running battles with students because of their relationships with the opposite sex.
LEARN TO MAINTAIN MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE OPPOSITE SEX
Teachers are engaged in constant running battles with students because of their relationships with the opposite sex.
However, relating with members of the opposite sex is part of humanity and so the practice will continue.
During the adolescence stage, there is notable increase in sexual desire. This has caused a lot of tension between students and the teachers. The following tips can help adolescents to have relationships that are acceptable in school.
Tips: l Improve your self esteem.
You cannot relate with others unless you know who you are. Knowing yourself helps you to understand your worth which empowers you to make the right decisions.
l Develop positive skills. Invest your energies in constructive activities. Such skills can be developed in sports, music, dance, drama, compute and spiritual affairs. Positive lifeskills also help you reduce redundancy.
l Feel good about yourself and do not depend on others for approval or acceptance. Your dressing and self presentation should enhance your self-confidence and self-respect.
l As you grow up, many people will desire to have intimate sexual relationships.
Be assertive when responding. Assertiveness is a direct, respectful, calm and perhaps angry but a healthy controlled way of communication.
It enables you show respect but with the ability to disagree where necessary.
l Get involved in constructive social or academic activities.
These will enable you build selfconfidence and self-respect.
l Respect the opposite sex by being polite.
l Develop positive relationships. A healthy circle of positive friendships provides a good support system for the young.
l Be responsible for your actions and extend this responsibility to the choices you make. l Respect the qualities your friend has and seek to develop them further.
Always protect your friend from shameful acts or abuse. True friends wish others the best.
l Know what your priorities are and avoid situations which may be tempting. Keep your friendship in the open.
Avoid secluding with friends of the opposite sex because doing this may subject you to a lot of temptation.
l Avoid pornographic or sexually explicit books.
l Have people that you confide in when you are faced with problems. These may be teachers, parents, relatives, religious leaders, exemplary prefects or fellow students.
l Pray to God for good friends and constant guidance. When you talk to God in prayer, He will guide you in the choice of friends.
The writer is a teacher at Katikamu SDA Secondary School Are you a teacher? Do you have any ideas that can improve the learning of children in the classroom? Email education@newvision.co.ug
Teachers are engaged in constant running battles with students because of their relationships with the opposite sex.
However, relating with members of the opposite sex is part of humanity and so the practice will continue.
During the adolescence stage, there is notable increase in sexual desire. This has caused a lot of tension between students and the teachers. The following tips can help adolescents to have relationships that are acceptable in school.
Tips: l Improve your self esteem.
You cannot relate with others unless you know who you are. Knowing yourself helps you to understand your worth which empowers you to make the right decisions.
l Develop positive skills. Invest your energies in constructive activities. Such skills can be developed in sports, music, dance, drama, compute and spiritual affairs. Positive lifeskills also help you reduce redundancy.
l Feel good about yourself and do not depend on others for approval or acceptance. Your dressing and self presentation should enhance your self-confidence and self-respect.
l As you grow up, many people will desire to have intimate sexual relationships.
Be assertive when responding. Assertiveness is a direct, respectful, calm and perhaps angry but a healthy controlled way of communication.
It enables you show respect but with the ability to disagree where necessary.
l Get involved in constructive social or academic activities.
These will enable you build selfconfidence and self-respect.
l Respect the opposite sex by being polite.
l Develop positive relationships. A healthy circle of positive friendships provides a good support system for the young.
l Be responsible for your actions and extend this responsibility to the choices you make. l Respect the qualities your friend has and seek to develop them further.
Always protect your friend from shameful acts or abuse. True friends wish others the best.
l Know what your priorities are and avoid situations which may be tempting. Keep your friendship in the open.
Avoid secluding with friends of the opposite sex because doing this may subject you to a lot of temptation.
l Avoid pornographic or sexually explicit books.
l Have people that you confide in when you are faced with problems. These may be teachers, parents, relatives, religious leaders, exemplary prefects or fellow students.
l Pray to God for good friends and constant guidance. When you talk to God in prayer, He will guide you in the choice of friends.
The writer is a teacher at Katikamu SDA Secondary School Are you a teacher? Do you have any ideas that can improve the learning of children in the classroom? Email education@newvision.co.ug