Ever been in a situation where a seemingly harmless decision spirals into a full-blown drama? Well, buckle up, because we’ve got a story for you! It’s a tale of a high school PE teacher, an overused bathroom excuse, and a whirlwind of parent complaints. ️
The PE Teacher’s Dilemma ️♂️

The ‘Period’ Excuse

The Breaking Point

The Fallout ️

Accusations and Threats

The Apology ️

A New Understanding

The Aftermath

A Lesson Learned, A Respect Regained
After a whirlwind of drama, our PE teacher learns a valuable lesson about understanding and respect. He apologizes to A, the student at the center of the storm, and promises to be a better teacher. A, in return, agrees to participate more in class. The storm has passed, but the lessons learned will surely echo in the hallways of this high school. Let’s see what the internet thinks about this story…
Commenter calls out the teacher’s inappropriate comments on periods

Menstruation excuses: YTA for embarrassing her, periods can be unpredictable

“YTA you know there was a better way to handle that. You let this go on for 2 months without contacting her parents and letting them know what was going on? Or your boss? Instead humiliated a teenage girl.” – Commenter

Teacher called out publicly for mishandling student’s period excuse

“YTA – you will not win this one.” Seek legal counsel, stop justifying, educate yourself.

Long bathroom breaks: time for a parent-teacher conference!

Period horror stories: bleeding for months, bled through jeans on chair

“YTA- You missed a chance to help her. “

Parental involvement and fact-checking: YTA for not verifying her claims.

Public humiliation by PE teachers: a high school nightmare

Insensitive PE teacher accused of mishandling student’s personal issue

Restricting bathroom access for girls with periods is outrageous

“YTA. Addressing medical concerns in a respectful and private manner.”

NTA, some students abuse bathroom breaks, but teacher overreacted.

“YTA for shaming a high school student about her period “

Publicly shaming her for medical and academic issues? YTA

NTA: Union rep needed! Kids & parents getting away with too much
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Teacher accused of being an a**hole for handling period excuse

Curious about the teacher’s actions before resorting to extremes?

NTA: Exposing a student’s fake period excuses to her parents!

Teacher overreacted to student’s period excuse. YTA.

Female commenter agrees OP is NTA, but criticizes their approach.

YTA PE teacher shames student, needs to apologize and show empathy

“YTA for calling out a potential medical issue. Be empathetic!”

Gender bias in excuses: NTA called out for period excuse
