Do you think 23 years old is too young for a female to be teaching 9th graders?

[TVFactFan]

That's how that situation happened with that girl in Florida who was 23 and he was 14. I think that's too close in age for a student and teacher. 23 years old female in my opinion should be teaching first to third grade. Defintely not HIGHSCHOOL. That's just asking for trouble

[Bobby F.]

That's how that situation happened with that girl in Florida who was 23 and he was 14. I think that's too close in age for a student and teacher. 23 years old female in my opinion should be teaching first to third grade. Defintely not HIGHSCHOOL. That's just asking for trouble

That's not a bad point. It could never be inforced but I seen some pretty damn good looking teachers out there and I know if I was back in highschool I'd be having a "HARD" time keeping my focus on school work!!:D I always had those old hags for teachers.

[HuntingtonM15]

When I started HS, a teacher who was 23 also began teaching that year. She taught science classes to grades 9-12. I had her as a teacher all 4 years, and she was probably one of the best teachers I've ever had.

[Ireneparalegal]

That's how that situation happened with that girl in Florida who was 23 and he was 14. I think that's too close in age for a student and teacher. 23 years old female in my opinion should be teaching first to third grade. Defintely not HIGHSCHOOL. That's just asking for trouble
My understanding is that when one becomes a teacher, they must know which grade levels they want to teach in. For example, my cousin is a math teacher and she specifically studied for her teaching credentials for HIGH SCHOOL MATH. It's not like you can say, "I want to be a teacher" and teach any grade level. I also have another cousin and he teaches only grades 3rd and 4th. I know this guy who is in college as we speak, he wants to be an English high school teacher.

There is a special criteria, I believe, when one wants to teach students in Kindergarten and 1st grade.

Also, when one wants to become a teacher, they need on the job experience, so how else are they going to get it if they are barred from doing so because of their age?

[PZelda]

Irene has some excellent points, especially about what type of schooling a teacher-to-be want to be teaching.

When I was in seventh grade, my geography teacher was 25 years old (we were 12 to 13 years old). That's not a bad age at all... he started teaching at the school I attended, when he was 23, I think. It was his first year and he was fresh outta college.

When I was in third grade in 1993, my teacher was 24. She had started teaching at that school when she was 22, in 1991. No problems with her at all.

When I was in high school, the youngest teacher I had, was my biology teacher in my sophomore year (I had her again the next year, junior year, for another science class). She was 26, and this was when the other people in my class were 15 and 16. That's not so bad... only 10-11 years' difference.

Age doesn't matter; it's the kind of person that the teacher happens to be. If the teacher always tried to force a move on their other classmates when they were in school, they are going to be the same way when they become teachers. I believe it is a mental problem in these situations.

[Janice]

When I was 15, I had a Jr. High teacher, and it was his first year teaching. He was probably 23. I had a definite crush on him. I went on to High School, and if I got out early, I used to visit him. We'd stand outside his class, or sit and talk in his empty classroom if his classes were over for the day. I know he liked me too, but nothing ever happened.

[TJL]

There have been a few instances here in New York like the one Solomon mentioned in the first post; young teachers fooling around with thier students. I don't think putting teachers and students who are close in age together is a good idea.

[Mr. Stefani]

My sister is 24 and teaches 11th and 12th graders. She likes it, she gets a lot more respect since shes closer to their ages.

[TVFactFan]

All my female teachers were in their 40's-lol

[swedeace]

That's how that situation happened with that girl in Florida who was 23 and he was 14. I think that's too close in age for a student and teacher. 23 years old female in my opinion should be teaching first to third grade. Defintely not HIGHSCHOOL. That's just asking for trouble
Not really. When I was in the eighth grade (classmates were ages 13 or 14), we had this 20- or 21-year-old teacher aide who was studying to be an actual teacher. She would help aide and facilitate my Math class.

[G-Force Glockstar]

I think my algebra teacher said she was 23....I think in a way it can be weird cause she just got out of college and in ways someone that young might not be able to handle high schoolers, if u know what I mean. But my algebra teacher does pretty good....

[~LadyJess~]

As Irene and Allison said, when you go to college for a teaching degree you either specifically take classes for teaching K-6 I believe or 7-12. You can't do both. So I think it's an unfair statement to say someone young and just out of college should be teaching elementary school children.

[MsOrange]

when you are studying to be a teacher, you have to pick a major: Early Childhood education (Kindgergarten - 2nd (i think i'ts 2nd)) Elementary Education (3rd-6th) Middle Class Education (this is rarely offered at a few schools, it's almost like secondary education, but you are qualifed to teach middle school in a particular field of study), and then Secondary (9th-12), and in secondary you pick a field, so you are Secondary English, Secondary Math, etc...

so no, if you choose to teach high school, you teach it from the beginning.

I've got a friend who just started teaching 10th grade, and she's 22.
I'm studying elementary education. I want to teach 3rd/4rth

[MsOrange]

oh, and keep in mind that's in South Carolina... licensing varies slightly from state to state.

[G-Force Glockstar]

As Irene and Allison said, when you go to college for a teaching degree you either specifically take classes for teaching K-6 I believe or 7-12. You can't do both. So I think it's an unfair statement to say someone young and just out of college should be teaching elementary school children.

I just think it would be a little hard for someone that young to be teaching students only 8 years younger....jmo, but I'm not judging....I know a lot of people could do it at that age.

[MsOrange]

I just think it would be a little hard for someone that young to be teaching students only 8 years younger....jmo, but I'm not judging....I know a lot of people could do it at that age.
you'd be suprised how "young" high schoolers are when you go back... it's been 6 years since I was in 9th grade, and looking at the kids in high school now, I can't belive I was ever like that 6 years ago.

[KristinHerreraFan]

My Science teacher Ms. Arndt is only 26 and she is greatest teacher ever, all of the students love her so much. We threw her a special party on her b-day. I had her last year for Physical Science, and I have her again this year for Biology, and since she does Earth/Space Sci, I will most likely have her again next year :lol: But its not hard for her, she's not afraid to ACT LIKE A TEACHER, many teachers in their early 20's have the problem of making a good impression and trying to act cool like the students (LAST YEAR MY CHOIR TEACHER DID AND SHES 35 LOL!)

[G-Force Glockstar]

you'd be suprised how "young" high schoolers are when you go back... it's been 6 years since I was in 9th grade, and looking at the kids in high school now, I can't belive I was ever like that 6 years ago.

yeah, I can see what u mean because a lot of high schoolers can be a little immature and naive, and once you go into college you start to mature a lot more.....so I guess it wouldn't be too hard for a 23 year old to teach high schoolers, but I still think 23 is kinda young. I have some cousins in their 20's that I think would be really good teachers, but I have a feeling some high schoolers would take advantage of how young they are.

[MsOrange]

and i'm sure some do.... that's just one of the many challenges of teaching...

..... i can't wait!! :D

[KristinHerreraFan]

I want to be a math teacher when I graduate from college, I'm majoring in Secondary Mathematics education in college. I want to teach "Algebra I" and "Geometry", I LOOOOVE GEOMETRY!!!

[G-Force Glockstar]

My Science teacher Ms. Arndt is only 26 and she is greatest teacher ever, all of the students love her so much. We threw her a special party on her b-day. I had her last year for Physical Science, and I have her again this year for Biology, and since she does Earth/Space Sci, I will most likely have her again next year :lol: But its not hard for her, she's not afraid to ACT LIKE A TEACHER, many teachers in their early 20's have the problem of making a good impression and trying to act cool like the students (LAST YEAR MY CHOIR TEACHER DID AND SHES 35 LOL!)

To be honest, I like young teachers the most because they're more calm (probably because they're young), and older teachers, like the ones in their 40's and 50's can get really mean and nasty easily!
I really wanna be a teacher when I'm older, but I think I would be too scared to teach both middle and high school....they can be too hard to handle and can be nasty at times. Kids at my school talk back to my teachers all the time.

[G-Force Glockstar]

and i'm sure some do.... that's just one of the many challenges of teaching...

..... i can't wait!! :D

What are u going to teach?

[MsOrange]

studying Elementary Education, so you do not pick a area of study... you teach anything and everything. Most of hte times in the school though you have it divided up amonget a couple of teachers. Like 1 teacher teaches Math and Science, other teaches English and Reading, other Social Studies.

In Early Childhood education the children do not leave the classroom, so you teach it ALL.

[G-Force Glockstar]

studying Elementary Education, so you do not pick a area of study... you teach anything and everything. Most of hte times in the school though you have it divided up amonget a couple of teachers. Like 1 teacher teaches Math and Science, other teaches English and Reading, other Social Studies.

In Early Childhood education the children do not leave the classroom, so you teach it ALL.

I think you'd be a good teacher! :) I want to teach 1st grade....I have a feeling it'd be the most fun and easy....but it is kinda crazy you have to teach all the subjects, lol.

[MsOrange]

1st grade = easy............ NO WAY!

you are practically a parent,there is a lot of babying that comes with teaching early elementary. But if that's for you, go for it!

Me, I can't imagine going younger than 3rd.

[PZelda]

I just think it would be a little hard for someone that young to be teaching students only 8 years younger....jmo, but I'm not judging....I know a lot of people could do it at that age.
Mel (MsOrange) is right, just wait until you hit your twenties. I'm 21 (nine months until I turn 22, BTW), and these days when I see 14 year olds, I think to myself "Wow, did I look like THAT at 14?"

It's just something that happens as you mature, aka get older. If you're not busy partying and the like when you hit your twenties, your mindset and perspective will change a LOT. So often these days, I see 12- and 13-year-olds, and think they look 9 or 10, because they are so young and so small.

So, if you become a teacher, you will see your future students in a far different light, and this will keep changing as you get older (into your 30s, 40s, etc). Soon enough, the students will be young enough to be your own children or grandchildren, and that will only serve to freak you out even more. :lol:

[G-Force Glockstar]

1st grade = easy............ NO WAY!

you are practically a parent,there is a lot of babying that comes with teaching early elementary. But if that's for you, go for it!

Me, I can't imagine going younger than 3rd.

Hmm....now that I think of it, maybe I'd say 3rd grade....there's a lot of spelling and reading, which I've always done good at, so I might enjoy teaching that.

[KristinHerreraFan]

1st grade = easy............ NO WAY!

you are practically a parent,there is a lot of babying that comes with teaching early elementary. But if that's for you, go for it!

Me, I can't imagine going younger than 3rd.

I'm teaching Geometry, are you especially good in math? Could it be something you would teach?

[G-Force Glockstar]

Mel (MsOrange) is right, just wait until you hit your twenties. I'm 21 (nine months until I turn 22, BTW), and these days when I see 14 year olds, I think to myself "Wow, did I look like THAT at 14?"

It's just something that happens as you mature, aka get older. If you're not busy partying and the like when you hit your twenties, your mindset and perspective will change a LOT. So often these days, I see 12- and 13-year-olds, and think they look 9 or 10, because they are so young and so small.

So, if you become a teacher, you will see your future students in a far different light, and this will keep changing as you get older (into your 30s, 40s, etc). Soon enough, the students will be young enough to be your own children or grandchildren, and that will only serve to freak you out even more. :lol:

Yeah, I see what u mean....I think it'll be interesting to see how I think when I'm in my mid 20's because right now I just think so naive :lol:

[MsOrange]

I'm teaching Geometry, are you especially good in math? Could it be something you would teach?
if i majored and studied it, but right now, no i coudln't teach geometry. plus, i don't like it, so I wouldn't want to spend 4 years studying it, and then the rest of my life teaching it.

[Jenya]

When my oldest sister was 16 years old in 1987, believe it or not, she had a high-school teacher who was 24 years old, that taught her class how to operate a machine gun. That was a required course under the Soviet system at that time-- in case of a U.S. invasion. :)

[tdf4077]

Well, I got my first teaching job at age 22. I was teaching all 4 grades of high school, including a couple 19 year old seniors.

Just gotta show 'em who's boss and remember the line between teacher and friend!

[KristinHerreraFan]

Well, I got my first teaching job at age 22. I was teaching all 4 grades of high school, including a couple 19 year old seniors.

Just gotta show 'em who's boss and remember the line between teacher and friend!

Cool! I'm aiming for high school too, GEOMETRY!! :woohoo: What classes did you teach?

[TVFactFan]

When I was in 9th grade (1994-1995) I was 16 years. old. I had an English teacher, Mr. McKamie. He was only 28. He was SO cute. :lol: Talk about drop dead gorgeous. :lol: There's nothing wrong with thinking a teacher is cute. I never did anything of course, and neither did he. I think it's sad that now days students and teachers have romantic relatonships. The funny thing about my 9th grade English teacher was that when we got back from Christmas break (Jan. 1995) his hair was shorter than what it was before. It wasn't long to begin with. He was still very cute, but no longer drop dead gorgeous. :lol: By the time I was a senior he was no longer cute. Some people just don't "age" well.

I don't think age should stop a teacher from being able to teach. I've had young teachers before. I had a Language Arts teacher in 7th grade who was only 28 going on 29. A friend of mine started teaching middle school (junior high) in 1969 when she was only 23. She was 46 going on 47 when I was in her 8th grade class in 1993. What should matter is if the teacher is a good teacher and is able to teach not their age.

I just think 9th graders should have a much older teacher like 34.

[Brian Damage]

I just think 9th graders should have a much older teacher like 34.

I think it is better to get a teacher much older than that. The last thing you need is to think about sex the whole time in class. lol

[dragster58]

When I was about 13, we had an American music supply teacher (RIP Gale! :((). She was the best music teacher we had in high school. She was REALLY sexy and we used to get really into music, but that's all!! We freaked out with girls our own age and Gale did the same with men her own age.....NO probs at all.....and to think it was the wild "roarin' 70s"!!!!! My point is...it depends on the personality of the teacher in question and how she/he relates with her students! Now I'm on the "other side" of the barricade and teach ESOL students and I tell you there are some fine looking girls out there today, but I personally lead my own social life with MY age group and so do they....no probs at all!

[Sharop]

It might be too young for some teachers (some might find it more difficult to control the teenagers, not having had much experience, and all that) but for others, I don't think it's too young at all. If they're good teachers, and are able to keep the unruly ones in hand, then I don't think their age really matters.

I was in Year 13 (people in Year 13 are 17/18) last year, and one of my teachers was only 25. One of my English teachers was only 26. But both were very good, although nobody liked the English teacher, except for me, because they all thought he was weird. He liked singing in class - we'd be in the room, and suddenly he'd burst into an Elvis song. I was the only one who liked him.

[friendsfan77]

That's how that situation happened with that girl in Florida who was 23 and he was 14. I think that's too close in age for a student and teacher. 23 years old female in my opinion should be teaching first to third grade. Defintely not HIGHSCHOOL. That's just asking for trouble
I dont agree with that. Why should everyone else get screwed when only a few people fail to keep their pants zipped?

[Shine]

My sophomore high school math teacher was only 25. And she was gorgeous! :D She had really sexy legs too! :D That being said, she was one of the best teachers that I ever had. She was calm, patient, enjoyed her work, liked us kids and would go all out of way her way to help us if we didn't understand something. She was everything a great teacher should be. Even though I have a learning disability in math, I recieved A's all that year.

[TVFactFan]

I dont agree with that. Why should everyone else get screwed when only a few people fail to keep their pants zipped?


I'm talking about the HORNY 9th grade boys who wouldn;t take the pretty 23 year old teacher seriously.

[Brieannas21]

So is 23 an ok age for a man to teach the 9th grade?

[TVFactFan]

So is 23 an ok age for a man to teach the 9th grade?


NO

[friendsfan77]

I'm talking about the HORNY 9th grade boys who wouldn;t take the pretty 23 year old teacher seriously.
I still dont agree with that. It would be age discrimination to say that women of a certain age shouldnt teach kids. What about pretty women OVER the age of 23? Not EVERY story like this that airs on the news involves a young woman or young person in general.

[G-Force Glockstar]

The last thing you need is to think about sex the whole time in class. lol

:lol:

I'm not saying someone in their early 20's shouldn't teach (both women & men), but I do have to agree that there are risks in that, like people taking advantage of that, or not be able to concentrate on their work because they're thinking about sex the whole time in class...
and I know that there can be older good looking men and women, but I'm just talking about young men and women.

[Hollow]

I still dont agree with that. It would be age discrimination to say that women of a certain age shouldnt teach kids.
it's about experience, maturity and education, and that does partly revolve around age.

[tdf4077]

Cool! I'm aiming for high school too, GEOMETRY!! :woohoo: What classes did you teach?


I teach World Studies and Multicultural Studies.

When I was doing my student teaching (at 21), I was in an inner-city school and I actually had 2 students who had been held back so much they were 20. That was kinda weird for me :)

[KristinHerreraFan]

LOL