I try to phrase it like a joke but for real XD I work with a 7th grader who requires one on one support all day. They're really smart, but behaviorally... they get violent when frustrated. Hurts himself, throws desks or anything near by. End up having full on tantrums because of anything from his pencil breaks or he gets a question wrong. I spend all day trying to stop meltdowns from happening and mitigating the damage after. And this kid has NO respect for me. Insults me all day, screams at me for reminding him to use a strategy, screams at me to help him after screaming at me for trying to help him. Last week, he had a terrible week with daily meltdowns. My anxiety got to the point that I could barely eat or sleep. I recharged over the weekend, came in to this week with a good attitude, and so did the student! They have had a few good days. And then today, they have started insulting and yelling at me again. Today was when they screamed bc I tried to help them, and then immediately screamed at me to help them. They eventually calmed down enough that I would help them, and finished the work. But I just felt bad and frustrated and upset. Outside of the meltdowns, they insult me all day, claim I hate them, etc. I know that I shouldn't feel so bothered by this child's remarks and actions, but I do. I spend all day helping this kid, only for them to make little to no progress in their behaviors. And I have to be ON on all day, being kind and nice and helpful even when he's being a total turd. And you know what? I am at least the 4th staff member to be this kids one on one. Everyone else left as soon as they could, and I understand why. I just needed to vent yall. Anyone else have extremely rough kids??