Problems about school and how to make them better!

First of all, kids get stressed a lot in school. Especially the kids who aren't the best at some subjects. Sometimes those kids just need another lesson on something, but they might be too scared to ask. They’re afraid that if they tell a teacher, Other kids might think, “Wow, this kid is so dumb for needing extra help.” That kind of pressure can hurt someone's mental health, even if nobody actually says anything. And honestly, this doesn’t just happen in school — it happens in life. And yeah, I might be a kid, but I’ve seen it. I’ve felt it. I’ve heard people talk about it. This kind of judgment happens all over, not just in classrooms.

One thing that could help is if people were just nicer. But I know that’s not always realistic, because people aren’t built that way. Ever since humans existed, there’s always been cruelty. That’s just how the world is.

but maybe in school, we could do better. If teachers notice kids being mean, there could be extra classrooms where those students learn what they really need to be taught — how to treat people with respect.

Second of all, Like i said, some kids might be bad at some subjects. And if the class is working on something harder than that the kid might be stressed and another alternative to having extra classes for the mean kids could be having a choice to rework on that thing. But sometimes teachers won't let them rework on them, so I propose having choices of work, even if the class is above that level of the subject.But even in a school like mine, where we have choices, that doesn’t stop kids from being mean sometimes. If someone is working on a lower level in a subject, other kids might laugh or make fun of them. They don’t always say it out loud, but even little comments or looks can make someone feel dumb. That kind of behavior takes away from the whole point of having choices in the first place — kids should feel safe to learn at their own pace, not embarrassed by it.

Third of all, Teachers should check on kids and see if they are doing good, not just with the subject, Emotionally and mentally or physically. Maybe not so much physically. Like me, I’m doing well academically, But Emotionally and mentally not so much. This is why I have a therapist/ counselor at my school. I feel like every kid deserves to talk to someone about how they are doing. Because they may not want to talk to their parents about it, Or they might not have a therapist out of school to talk to about stuff. And There might be too many kids for one counselor at a school. So there should be more than 1 and more than 2 to have someone to talk to at school.

Fourth of all, while my school does mix grades in classrooms — like 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders all together — it doesn’t always work the way it’s supposed to. The idea is that older or more experienced kids can help younger ones, and sometimes that’s great. Some kids like it. But in other classroom environments, it can actually backfire.

Sometimes, older kids see the younger ones as “less smart” or “weaker,” and they act mean toward them. Even worse, teachers might still force those kids to work together, even if it’s clear one of them is being mean. And while a kid might want to tell the teacher, they might be afraid the mean kid will get back at them, either by being crueler or by lying to get them in trouble.

That actually happened to me. I was the victim. I told the teacher the truth — but the other kid told a lie about something I didn’t even do. And I was the one who got in trouble.

Fifth of all, In the end, school can be really stressful, especially when kids feel like they’re being judged. Whether it’s for needing extra help, working at a lower level, or just learning in a different way, that pressure builds up. Not everyone learns the same, and that’s okay — but schools need to give kids options so they don’t feel stuck or left behind. And while grades are important, so are our emotions and mental health. If a kid is struggling inside, it doesn’t always show on paper. Schools need to care about that just as much. And finally, forcing kids into group situations where they feel unsafe or uncomfortable can make everything worse. If someone’s being mean, the solution shouldn’t be to pretend everything’s fine. Kids deserve to feel safe, supported, and understood at school — not just as students, but as people.

And last of all, As a Bisexual kid: Going to school can be hard. Kids can treat kids that are different bad. They can be really mean. I've gone through that for a while. It finally got better because more kids started coming out in my class as bi, gay, lesbian, non-binary, and trans. And i started feeling like i wasn't the only person that wasn't different, While i know that EVERYBODY is different. I mean different as a different sexuality. Solutions to this could be: Having a safe space like a GSA (Gender & Sexuality Alliance) or LGBTQ+ club helps students feel less alone. It gives them a place to talk, connect, and feel understood. Teachers and school staff should be trained to recognize discrimination and respond to it. They should know how to support LGBTQ+ students and shut down bullying quickly — even subtle stuff like jokes or side comments. And The more schools talk openly about LGBTQ+ topics — respectfully and age-appropriately — the less “weird” or “different” it feels. Silence is what creates shame. Openness builds safety. And I feel like this should be applied to every school. And i don't mean just about the LGBTQ+ stuff, i mean the whole thing i've been typing about.