Bilingual Teen Asked to Interpret Assemblies for Deaf Students – Too Much Pressure?

Buckle up, folks, because we’ve got a doozy of a story for you today! Meet our protagonist, a high school student with a unique skill – fluency in Auslan, the Australian sign language. With deaf parents, interpreting is second nature to her. But when her school principal and a special ed teacher approach her with a “exciting” proposal to be the school’s designated interpreter, things take a dramatic turn! Is she being selfish for refusing, or is the school overstepping its bounds? Let’s dive in and find out! ‍♀️

A Surprising Request at School

‍♀️ A School with a Sizeable Deaf Community

An Exciting New Inclusion Program!

A Flattering but Daunting Proposal

Interpreting is Exhausting Work

‍♀️ Thanks, but No Thanks

A Disappointing Confrontation

Accused of Not Taking Initiative

A Public School Can’t Afford an Interpreter ‍♀️

Annoyed at the Entitlement

‍♀️ You’re Not Entitled to My Help

“All I Was Asking for is a Little Help”

‍♀️ “We’re Done Talking”

A Public Shaming in Front of the Class

The Dramatic Conclusion: AITA?

So, there you have it – a tale of a student caught between her personal boundaries and the school’s expectations. Our protagonist refused to be the school’s unpaid interpreter, citing the exhausting nature of the work and her discomfort with being in the spotlight. ‍♀️ But the special ed teacher wasn’t having it, accusing her of being selfish and immature. The confrontation ended with a public shaming in front of her classmates. Now, the question remains: Is she the a-hole for standing her ground, or should she have sucked it up and helped out? The internet is about to weigh in, and it’s bound to get spicy! ️ Grab your popcorn, because the drama is just getting started!

Unprofessional teacher guilt-trips bilingual teen for interpreting. NTA.

Laws should regulate translating to protect children, not pressure them.

Teacher’s behavior towards bilingual teen raises red flags

Report the teacher! Being an interpreter is a job NTA

Teen asked to interpret for deaf students at assembly. NTA!

Bilingual teen refuses to interpret for deaf students, accused of unprofessionalism. NTA.

A registered teacher suggests a written complaint to the education minister.

Teen declines interpreting for deaf students, called NTA by commenter

Deaf dad to CODA: School must provide interpreters, not you ❤️

Teen stands up against school’s bullying tactics for free labor.

Interpreting isn’t easy, especially for a student. NTA.

Teen refuses to interpret for deaf students, teacher guilts them.

Teen refuses to interpret for deaf students, principal bullies them

Questioning school’s allocation of funds for deaf students’ interpretation

Interpreting is a hard job, and people deserve to be paid for it.

Teen asked to interpret for free, special ed teacher out of line

Standing up for yourself and advocating for proper resources. #NTA

Volunteering is great, but don’t guilt a child into it! ‍♂️

Teen asked to interpret for deaf students, NTA. Principal’s rationale fine.

Student stands up for themselves against unreasonable teacher behavior.

Student asked to interpret for deaf students, not their responsibility. NTA

Hilarious suggestion for bilingual teen to deal with school’s cheapness

Deaf students deserve better, and this commenter won’t stay silent. NTA

Teen rightly refused and shouldn’t be coerced. NTA

Special Ed teacher oversteps boundaries, NTA for refusing pressure.

Deaf students need proper interpreters, NTA for refusing pressure

Teen refuses to interpret for deaf students, stands up to teacher

NTA student pressured by teacher to interpret for free. Parents furious.

Don’t work for free, NTA. Get that bread

Suggesting a funny way to call out the school’s bad decision

Empowering response to pressure-shaming – NTA

Professional interpreters are better suited. NTA made the right call.

NTA calls out inappropriate use of OP as interpreter, conflict!

Teen asked to interpret for deaf students, commenter defends teacher’s decision

Student asked to interpret for free – NTA recommends lodging complaint

Mom instincts on fire! Let’s talk to the principle

Report the teacher to the principal!

Stand up for yourself! NTA and report the harassment.

Unfair expectations from teacher, NTA for declining.

Not everyone wants to be in front of a crowd

Standing up against exploitation in school

Immature special ed teacher puts burden on teen interpreter. NTA

Unfair teacher? Talk to the principal for a professional solution!

Lost in Translation: When Parents Pressure Kids to Lie ‍♀️

NTA. Stand your ground and report the harassment

Special ed teacher should learn sign language. NTA.

Empowering response to teacher’s request for undue pressure

Being forced to interpret for someone was exhausting and unfair

Teacher tries to manipulate bilingual teen to interpret for free ❌

Stand up against injustice! NTA advises OP to report teacher.

Standing up to bullying and suggesting practical solutions.

Teacher agrees – raise hell with school administration over unfair treatment.

Advocating for funding to support students with additional needs

Australian commenter advises OP to report unfair school behavior. NTA.

Don’t let your school pressure you into unpaid work. NTA

Standing up against bullying in Australian schools

Principal should provide necessary staff – don’t do their job. Get support.

Support for teen interpreter, criticism of special ed teacher.

Stand up for yourself and know your worth

Standing up against teacher bullying – NTA

Defending oneself against a disappointed teacher with NTA, politely.

Don’t let them bully you into interpreting – NTA

A suggestion to get compensated for interpreting for special ed.

Teen asked to interpret for free – NTA for refusing

NTA. As a minor, it’s unfair to make you work for free and know private information of students. Report the teacher to the principal

Teen criticized for seeking help with important task

Teen pressured to interpret for deaf students, but not their job

Being fluent in a language doesn’t mean you owe anyone. NTA

Teen stands up against special ed teacher, suggests alternate solutions.

Special ed teacher should learn sign language herself. NTA.

Teacher agrees, school should not pressure student. ‍♂️

NTA and report special ed teacher’s behavior to principal

Standing up to entitled behavior with NTA verdict

Setting boundaries and expressing disappointment with entitled teachers.

Dodgy school pressures bilingual teen to interpret for deaf students.

Using a bilingual teen as an interpreter is inappropriate and overwhelming. Not the a**hole (NTA).

Offering a discount for interpreting? Risky move but NTA.

Teen denies deaf students access to assemblies, NTA

Teen stands up for themselves in inappropriate conversation with teacher. NTA!

Mature response to guilt-tripping in an unpaid role.

Deaf student forced to interpret for free, school discriminating.