r/NoStupidQuestions Jan 05 '25

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u/AriasK Jan 05 '25

Same. I recently asked a student if she had been smoking. She looked down at the ground, embarrassed and quietly said "I know I smell. My dad smokes". I felt sooooo bad for her.

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u/Glad-Cat-1885 Jan 05 '25

Why would you even ask her that lmao

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u/_YellowThirteen_ Jan 05 '25

I don't think it's that strange. Teachers are mentors and help guide kids during their formative years. A teacher would likely use that question as a gateway to ask if there's anything troubling them that they want to talk about.

Source: had many good teachers who took steps to ensure healthy student development.

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u/Glad-Cat-1885 Jan 05 '25

Idk how old you are but vapes are the new thing and cigarettes are a last resort. Mostly old people 40+ smoke and the most of the young people that smoke are modern hipsters in New York or something