The story takes place in a primary school in Anhui Province, where a Class 42 teacher and Chinese teacher named Mr. Wang refused student Xiaoning's request to go to the toilet in class. This caused Xiaoning's father to be extremely dissatisfied, and he rushed to the school to question Teacher Wang and complained to the principal. Xiaoning's father believes that it is the right of students to go to the toilet in class, and there is no rule in the school that prohibits students from going to the toilet. He was also worried that holding urine for a long time could lead to physical health problems, and accused Teacher Wang of treating children inhumanely. However, Ms. Wang did not think she was at fault, insisting that Xiaoning's going to the toilet in class was a violation of school rules, and said that it would not be tolerated for students not to follow the rules. The argument between the two sides has sparked a controversy over education and rights, and it is impossible to reach a conclusion in the principal's office.
Xiaoning's father's doubts are not unreasonable. As a student, going to the toilet is a basic physiological need. Holding urine is not only a burden on the body, but also affects students' learning and concentration. Xiaoning's father believes that Mr. Wang's actions are infringing on the rights and interests of students, which is accusing Mr. Wang of not caring about the physical and mental health of students.
On the other hand, Ms. Wang emphasized the school's rules and discipline. As an educator, she has a responsibility to ensure that students are able to follow the rules and regulations of the school and develop good study habits. She reminded Xiaoning many times of his habit of going to the toilet in class, but Xiaoning did not change.
In fact, such contradictions are not uncommon in the field of education. Although it is a violation for students to go to the toilet during school hours, there is no consensus in the education sector on this issue. Some teachers will allow students to use the toilet and respect students' wishes;Others, on the other hand, pay more attention to discipline and learning order, and prohibit students from going to the toilet at will. It also reflects the diversity of education and the different perspectives of teachers on student behavior.
There is a balance between students' right to use the toilet and teachers' management responsibilities. Of course, toilet access is a basic physiological need, and students should have the right to meet this need at a reasonable time. However, teachers also have their responsibilities and challenges in managing students during the lessons.
First of all, teachers have the responsibility to manage order in the classroom. During a lesson, teachers need to ensure that students are able to focus on learning and maintain good discipline. If a student often goes to the toilet in the middle of the trip, it will not only disrupt the order of the class, but also affect the learning effect of other students. Therefore, teachers need to manage and limit students' toilet use to maintain a good learning environment.
Second, teachers should also respect the basic rights and interests of students. Although toilet access is a fundamental right of students, teachers should also respect students' rights and give students the opportunity to meet this need at the appropriate time. For example, during the lesson, if a student feels an urgent need to go to the toilet, the teacher can allow them to leave the class at the appropriate time. This requires a certain amount of flexibility and judgment on the part of the teacher, balancing the interests of students with the needs of classroom management.
In this specific case, Xiaoning's problem may not only be a physical need, but more of a playful habit. He was used to playing around and not going to the toilet after class, and then remembered to go to the toilet during class. This kind of behavior is obviously not abiding by the school's schedule and discipline, and Mr. Wang's request is not unreasonable. However, teachers should also pay attention to the concerns raised by Xiaoning's father and consider how to address them.
To sum up, regarding the right of students to go to the toilet and the management responsibility of teachers, it is necessary for teachers to reasonably manage classroom order on the premise of respecting students' rights and interests. At the same time, teachers should also pay attention to the physical and mental health of students and provide opportunities for students to meet their basic needs when appropriate. In this specific case, Mr. Wang could consider teaching Xiaoning a lesson to help him overcome his playfulness and work with his father to address any possible physical and mental effects on Xiaoning. At the same time, teachers and parents also need to solve such problems through effective communication and cooperation, so as to maintain the rights and interests of students and the balance of teaching order.