Students ask how old I am

happy2003 · #1 Nov 7, 2009, 02:24 PM

I am a young teacher (age 24) at an alternative high school... because of the student population I serve, several of my students are as old as 21... lately as i have built relationships with the students some have begun to ask my age... I feel like as their teacher they don't need to know personal things about me and that it would hurt the control I have over my class... but I don't know how to dodge the question without lying or seeming to be covering something up... any suggestions?

Perito · Nov 7, 2009, 02:34 PM

Try, "I'm older than you are." or "I'm old enough."

Synnen · Nov 7, 2009, 02:39 PM

How about "You NEVER ask a lady's age" (assuming that you're female)?

Clough · Nov 7, 2009, 06:16 PM

Hi, happy2003!

Another thing that you might ask them is "Why do you need to know?"

Thanks!



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