A teacher has divided opinion after sharing an item which she hopes no children bring to school. The school teacher took to TikTok to show the item and warn parents about buying it for their kids ahead of the start of the new term.
The item is a ruler which doubles up as a fidget toy. The teacher says these types of products are distracting for everyone in the classroom however, not everyone agrees.
Birmingham Live reports the teacher, who goes by @shimononono on the social media platform, has given a list of reasons as to why parents should not buy the item. She said: “As a teacher please DO NOT buy your children this!! “1st off it's bendy and you wouldn't get correct measurements. 2nd it's a distraction for other students, not just the one using it.
“3rd there are quieter fidgets to use besides Pop-Its. 4th in elementary school students trade them all the time at recess or lunch then kids go home crying to their parents that they lost their fidget. 5th these will definitely be used as a toy and not a school supply; those two things should be separate.”
In response, people rushed to have their say in the comments. As the video went viral, one commented saying "teachers will understand". And a second agreed, rushing to write: “These things drive me crazy.”
And another had their say, but defended mums and dads. Taking to the social media app, they said to the teacher: “Not your child, not your choice!” And another added: “Some people have ADHD.”
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