Teachers, what would you think if a student. . .?

Question

I'm very close with one of my teahers.

she knows i cut.

she always offers help, and we respect eachother.

i want to stop cutting.

but i cant throw away my cut kit.

i want to give it to someone who knows,

and who would beable to do it w/o tinking differnetly of me.

what if i gave it to her?

what do you thing?

if i should, what would i say?

PS. im in highschool

Answer 1

I would feel very privileged if one of my students trusted me enough to confide in me the way you want to with your teacher.  Don't forget, as teachers we are trained to deal with many different situations so don't think your teacher wouldn't know what to do or how to react.  She is probably the best person you could talk to about this.  Good luck with everything, stay strong.  And please, please, please get help with this.

Answer 2

Teachers want to help make the world a better place, one student at a time.  By helping a student, teaching them book knowledge or by helping them through the tough times - and HS is full of tough times, they find fulfillment in themselves.  When they see their students hurting inside, it hurts them as well.  As a teacher I have spent many nights crying over students I worry about.  We want to help. By giving your kit to her, you will not only help yourself, but you will be helping her.  It is a win-win situation.  Both of you will be able to look back in 10, 20, even 50 years and remember each other and the importance of your relationship.

I wish you strength.

Answer 3

In most schools, if this behavior is suspected in a student, it is the moral and legal responsibility of the teacher to address the issue and try to get the student help immediately.

I suggest that you do as you say and give the teacher your "cut kit" and be prepared to accept any help or advice that your teacher offers. Your teacher - far beyond any subject she teaches - is more likely concerned for your safety, health, and well-being. Please see her immediately and ask for help. I will pray for you and wish you the best.

Answer 4

She would be PROUD if you'd give it to her.  Good for you.  Say, "I want you to have this because I respect you and appreciate you as a person."

  With whom are you going to talk to relieve the stress and tension?

Answer 5

She should be proud that you can confide in her. Give it to her. She will understand.   Good Luck.

Please continuue to talk with someone if you can. Try to find another person to trust.

Answer 6

I know that if you were my student and we were as close as you too sound I would be so proud of you for giving it up that it would make me think of you as a "work in progress" someone that wants to make something of yourself.  i would mainly just be proud.

Answer 7

Be careful, teachers aer suppose to report any type of thing like this to the social services in the county.

Answer 8

She would accept it becuase if she already knows and hasn't told, then she would be happy to take it.

Answer 9

I say give it to her you respect her and she means somthing valuable in your life just tell her she is one of the few or only people you can trust and you would like her help to stop cutting yourself. She will respect you for your honesty and how open you where to her.