PE Teacher ️‍♂️ Denies Bathroom Breaks : Justified or Sexist?

Picture this: you’re a high school PE teacher, and one of your students constantly asks to use the bathroom during class, claiming she’s on her period. You’re getting increasingly annoyed, but is it fair to deny her request? One teacher found themselves in hot water after doing just that. Let’s dive into the story and see if they were justified or not. ‍♀️

The Persistent Bathroom Breaks

The Same Excuse, Over and Over

Grading Trouble

The Breaking Point

The Demand to Participate ️

The Backlash Begins

Threats and Accusations

Seeking Advice

The Apology and Resolution ️

A Constructive Conversation

Making Amends and Moving Forward ⏩

Reaching Out to Others

A Promise to Improve

Teacher’s Dilemma: Strict or Sexist?

Our PE teacher protagonist found himself in a pickle after refusing to let a student use the bathroom during class, claiming she was on her period. After a month of persistent requests, he snapped and demanded she participate in class. This led to accusations of sexism and threats from parents. Ultimately, the teacher apologized and had a constructive conversation with the student, leading to a resolution. They promised to improve and be a better teacher for all students. But what do you think? Was the teacher justified or out of line? Let’s see what the internet has to say…

PE teacher faces backlash for denying bathroom breaks to female student.

PE teacher denies bathroom breaks, calls out student in front of class. Commenters share personal experiences of unpredictable and painful periods, highlighting the teacher’s sexism.

PE teacher publicly humiliates student instead of addressing issue privately

Teacher publicly shames student for bathroom breaks, receives backlash.

Teacher’s sexist behavior condemned by union rep and commenters. ‍

Parental involvement could have resolved this bathroom issue sooner

The comment section shares personal stories of menstruation struggles.

Parent outraged over teacher’s humiliation tactics

Commenter suggests alternative solution, calls OP YTA.

Publicly embarrassing students? Not cool

PE teacher faces backlash for denying bathroom break to student

PE teacher denies bathroom breaks to female student during period

Teacher shamed student with medical issues. YTA behavior not justified.

Debate over bathroom breaks for girls during PE class.

Shaming a student for a medical issue? YTA. Periods can vary.

Publicly admonishing student for medical/academic issues makes YTA

PE teacher denies bathroom breaks, commenter suggests going to union rep

Teacher’s inappropriate reaction to student’s bathroom request criticized

Probing question, lacks context

Engaging in a debate about periods and class attendance

Teacher denies bathroom breaks, commenter deemed ‘the a**hole’

Female commenter defends teacher’s decision, but criticizes his approach

PE teacher shames student for not dancing, gets called out ‍♂️

Teacher criticized for denying bathroom breaks. YTA or justified?

Teacher accused student without proof, a big no-no

PE teacher’s bathroom policy deemed sexist by commenter. YTA.

Male teacher accused of sexism for denying bathroom break.

PE teacher criticized for denying bathroom breaks, medical issues overlooked.

Student with heavy periods and PE teacher both at fault.

PE teacher receives YTA judgement for denying bathroom breaks

Periods can be tough, but 45 mins is too long

PE teacher faces backlash for denying bathroom breaks

Handling bathroom breaks in class: ESH for escalating the issue.

Teacher and student both at fault according to commenter.

PE teacher shames student for bathroom break, labeled YTA

Excusing oneself from activities using periods: justified or rude?

Teacher faces consequences for denying bathroom breaks to student.

PE teacher’s handling of bathroom breaks questioned, YTA.

Teacher’s actions questioned, student’s embarrassment and discomfort evident

Student defends bathroom breaks, teacher questions her period.

Empathy matters. Public shaming isn’t the answer

Failing a student for a bathroom break? ESH explains why.

Empathize with students, don’t snap at them. YTA

PE teacher receives harsh criticism for denying bathroom breaks

Teacher denies bathroom breaks, commenter suggests meeting with parents and principal.

Denying bathroom breaks? YTA. Consider the menstrual cycle

Empathetic reply suggests private conversation and wishes luck

When in doubt, call the union!

PE teacher criticized for denying bathroom breaks to students.

Teacher’s bathroom policy criticized, but commenter understands the frustration

Female student’s period struggles dismissed by unsympathetic PE teacher

Commenter calls out teacher’s public humiliation tactics.

Student denied bathroom breaks, commenter suggests giving an F.

Teacher criticized for denying bathroom breaks, advised to apologize.