Not sure what to think of this comment at my son’s parents evening

[Blackdore]

He's 5 and in reception. It was his first parents evening.
Teacher said mostly positive things and that he’s very fun and clever, picks things up quickly.

In a joking way she said “he’ll either take over the world or destroy it”
I laughed it off , but when I told a friend she was quite shocked and thought it wasn’t funny or appropriate.

Let me guess… you wanted to be a teacher but didn’t get the grades….oops!

I think many children dodged a bullet there.

Your friend needs to chill out

DS' teacher said of him in Year 1
He's got the potentially to be exceptional, academically. He never will be mind, he's too laid back and lazy

She was right! 🤣

You've reminded me of a comment from DC's teacher when they were small. They were a bit of a chatterbox so we'd practised being quiet at home and they had a little tiny toy animal that fit in their pocket and was to remind them to be quiet. The teacher said 'oh the animal is great - but now they just talk to it!'

Wow. Once again, no wonder so many teachers quit with opinions like this. My primary school teacher friends are very intelligent, caring and nurturing people. They go above and beyond for the children in their care- often making up for the failings of their parents by brushing their teeth for them, feeding them, clothing them. Get lost with your ignorant comment and walk a day in a teacher’s shoes.

I think you have had a sense of humour failure! I often had comments like that from teachers and it usually means they find the child fun and interesting to teach. One said my DD was going to be PM because she liked to be in charge - I laughed - I knew what the teacher meant!

Indeed. A close friend (she's retired now) has a first from Oxford and decided to train to teach nursery children.

FYI PGCEs are at least 9 months & a 2:2 is a perfectly reasonable result.

A similar thing was said about my granddaughter. I was very proud 😍
Shes no wimp.

Well the “destroy it” is a little harsh but sounds like he is a bold character. I think she should have stopped at “he would probably take over the world…”

Also a brave comment to make the first time meeting you but I find teachers are so awkward at parents evenings anyway.

@Tighginn goes from thread to thread posting one ludicrous comment, usually only half a line.

Classics such as 'I've don't know a teacher who isn't an alcoholic' spring to mind.

Just throwing bombs with no actual intelligent thought behind them. And never comes back to justify or back anything up.

Your "friend" is trying to shit on your candle

I genuinely hope both my children receive this comment. It's such a great compliment and I love it.

I hope you homeschool your offspring then.

Just did a search, yup you're so right. And she's partial to a quaffing a whole bottle of cava solo. May explain the dumb bombs.

We have the same training and qualifications as every other teacher.

She's basically called your 5 year old kid Elon Musk.

Whether you find it offensive or complimentary depends on how you feel about Elon Musk.

These posts always have a oh so reasonable op with a weird, opinionated friend or family member.

Is this friend imaginary?

Surround yourself with people who set the lighter side of life, and minimise time spent with those who try to create drama like "friend" in this case.

Sounds like your DS is getting on very well, and has a decent teacher. Treasure the less formal relationship, it's all a lot easier further down the line when you have an issue with the level of his reading book or DS pushed someone over or whatever else needs a 5 min chat.

And in need of a basic spelling lesson...

Wow you are a charmer

Oh dear!

🖕

Yup, fought her way to a degree😁

I'm highly confident the OP will be back to clarify.