A teacher sparked controversy after sharing a list of banned words, which led to suggestions for better classroom management and gained attention.
On social media, many viewers were stunned after a high school teacher’s list of banned words was shared on Reddit, sparking a heated debate.
A high school teacher’s list of banned words has sparked significant discussion online. The sophomore teacher identified 18 phrases that students cannot use in her classroom.
The list, which included popular words that the teacher deemed inappropriate, that ignited discussions about freedom of expression in educational settings.
The banned words list
The teacher’s list includes popular slang that has recently emerged among students. Words like “vibe,” “slay,” and “YOLO” have fallen out of favor.
The teacher aims to discourage their use in her class, feeling they detract from the learning environment.
A photo of the banned words was shared on Reddit by the teacher’s child.
They wrote, “My mom teaches sophomores in high school and she has this on her board.”
The banned words include:
– Bruh
– Bro
– On God
– Say less
– Gucci
– Type sh*t
– Rizz
– Bussin
– Mood
– Gyatt
– Low key
– High key
– Finna
– You doin’ too much
– Cap/no cap
– Love that for you
– Sigma
– Baka
The Reddit post quickly gained attention and sparked debate.
The online community has expressed varied opinions regarding the teacher’s decision. Some commenters suggested that adults should start using these words to make them “uncool.”
While, another echoed this sentiment, suggesting the teacher use the phrases in her teaching.
While some support the teacher’s stance, others believe banning words is unnecessary.
One person said: I’m a bus driver for high school and a girl on the bus has rhotacism. She says, “bwuh” way too many times during the route.
A second wrote: As a high school physics teacher, this week and last week we learned about net force equations which is written as…sigma F….the amount of chuckles….allow me to sigh with you
While a third commented: Incorrect approach. Use the words more than them, the word will die.
Another added: Elementary teacher here. I tried using these words in the most embarrassing context to discourage them from using them. It didn’t work, now apparently I’m a “skibidi sigma rizzler”, or some shit like that.
The teacher’s ban on slang words has ignited a debate about youth culture and language. While some believe it disrupts learning, others argue that it’s a harmless form of self-expression.
What are your thoughts on this issue? Should teachers ban certain words, or should they embrace the evolving language of their students?