4th Grade
Karen’s 9-year-old son was complaining about his mean teacher, but she didn’t take it so seriously. She figured he had just switched schools and needed time to get used to the new environment. This is common for children moving schools at a young age.

4th Grade
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She also wasn’t entirely convinced given that children always call people mean when they are being mean. For example, a young student may get the impression that their teacher is harsh when they instruct them to do their work.

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