Kids asked to stand for headteacher

[Worcswarrior]

So dd has just started high school. There is an expectation that the students stand up when the headteacher enters the assembly hall. Is this not a bit draconian in 2024?

It's an appropriate mark of respect and manners, which quite a lot of people lack these days, particularly young people. If you were in an office and the company CEO came in, which wasn't a daily or hourly occurrence, I assume you'd stand up to greet them? Or if you were anywhere and an important person came into the room, you'd stand, wouldn't you? Just normal, straightforward manners, nothing "Draconian" about it.

I did too 😁! Lots of semi-standing poses, before the teacher entering the room would tell you not to bother and just sit down.

Anyone got any idea why so many teachers are leaving the profession? Any at all?

Ffs. Yabu.

What’s the problem? Given the growing lack of respect, discipline and decency in society this sort of practice should be encouraged.

Absolutely normal

Not at all, I think it is respectful. We had to stand for any teacher when they came in the room.

We had to stand for any adult entering the room. Never left the classroom until instru ted to do so, the bell going is a signal for the teacher, not the pupil. Hate the way kids just get up and leave, bloody rude.

He’s a head teacher not the pope

Draconian meaning excessively harsh or severe? Having to stand up briefly?

I think we're evolving into creatures that can be integrated into sofas with built in commodes and microwaves

The head comes in, presumably to address the pupils. So they stand and listen.

Out of interest - you'd expect pupils to stand for the pope?

How is your kid being asked to stand up when the head teacher enters the room ‘draconian’? Is there literally anything that kids are asked to do in school that some parents won’t moan about?

Personally, I’d be happier standing for any poor sod who runs a secondary school in this day and age, than the head of a religion I have no affinity to.

It is no wonder teachers are leaving in droves rather than having deal with pupils and parents with no manners.

It’s respect to the role she/he holds. If a parent isn’t happy about their child showing respect to the Head then that says a lot …

Good for the school - It's respectful. Long may it continue.

Isn't this what all adults do normally when meeting someone in a formal situation? If a patient comes into my office I stand up and greet them and show them a seat. If I'm visiting my solicitor he stands up and shakes my hand. It's just preparing them for life. Surely it looks really rude if any of us just sit behind the desk?

Exactly- as well as respecting the position- it’s part of teaching them how to behave and greet people in formal situations.

No wonder no one wants to be a teacher

At my primary school we were expected to curtesy when the headteacher entered the room. I think standing up for your teacher is not that onerous a task.

Of course not. What a ridiculous idea.

Do you understand what Draconian means? Do you understand that being able to know how and when to show respect for others is a life skill?

Blimey.

We had to do it 35 years ago. But I thought it antiquated then and now.

Quite right. At my children's prep school they also shook hands with their teacher at the end of the day. Eye contact and good grip.

100% agree.

When your child is waiting in a meeting room for an interviewer to come in, they need to know to stand as a mark of respect.

It's important.

Totally a non issue. As many others have said it’s a good habit - lots of people would still expect to stand and greet an elder relative or senior staff member when they entered the room - it’s a pretty universal demonstration of respect - health to foster that piece of etiquette.

It is also a good ‘reset’ to stand and sit for large groups of young people who might have been getting fidgety waiting.

Queueing / good manners aren’t just about demonstrating respect - it’s about keeping a community orderly and safe. If students are used to moving around respectfully, in all sorts of ways, then a crowded environment like a school is calmer, quieter and more conducive to learning for everyone.

So did ours , girls shook hands and boys doffed their caps but only up until yr 2 .