"He Wasn't a Bad Teacher… The Students Just Didn't Like Him"
In a certain school, — one of those expensive private schools where the walls shine but the hearts behind them don't — there was a math teacher. Not just any teacher… But one who came to school as early as 6:30 am just to prepare. One who stayed back after class, unpaid, just to help a struggling child grasp simultaneous equations. One who believed that every child — even the so-called dull ones — could shine, if only someone took time to believe in them. But this teacher didn't play favorites. He didn't laugh with students who failed to do their work. He didn't give free marks. He didn't entertain nonsense. He was strict — but fair. He was passionate — but misunderstood. Then came the system that destroyed him: The school owner, the proprietor, gave a strange instruction: "Let the students checkmate the teachers. Let them rate them. Let them report them directly to the management." And so the classroom turned into a court.
"Teachers were no longer educators — they became entertainers, trying to win favor just to keep their jobs. Those who joked more got praise. Those who were strict got reported. This math teacher? He became a target. Not because he couldn’t teach. Not because he wasn’t doing his job. But because the “student monitor” — the one given the power to “checkmate” — didn’t like him. Why? Because he once gave her a zero when she cheated in an assignment. Because he told her the truth: “Life won’t always give you shortcuts. Learn the right way.” She never forgot. And when her time came, she reported: “He’s too harsh.” “He doesn’t smile.” “He’s not friendly.” “Students don’t enjoy his class.” And without any defense… without hearing his side… He was sacked. No warning. No appreciation. Just a cold letter handed to him at the school gate — like a stranger. The same gate he had stood by every day to welcome students. The same school he had served with his heart. He packed his books, slowly. One of them was titled: “Mathematics for Understanding — Not for Passing Exams.” That was who he was. As he walked away, some students laughed. Some whispered. But one boy… just one… ran after him crying: “Sir, who will teach us now?” He smiled weakly, patted his back, and whispered: “Life is a bigger classroom. Keep learning.” How did we get here? When did students become judges? When did truth become offensive? When did we start sacking good teachers just because they weren’t liked? This story is not fiction. It’s happening every day. In schools where money matters more than morals. Where truth is punished, and mediocrity is praised. If you’re reading this… SAY SOMETHING. Comment: “Bring back discipline.” Share this with school owners, teachers, parents — the nation must wake up. Tag a teacher you respect. Let them know we see their pain. Let them know we stand with them. Because if we keep silent… The next good teacher may be gone tomorrow.
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