A high school student in Antioch High School near Nashville, Tennessee, has pepper-sprayed her teacher twice after he confiscated her phone in class. According to reports, the student was texting and searching for answers for her schoolwork when the teacher took her phone away. In the video, the teacher can be seen walking out of the classroom after being pepper-sprayed and followed by the female student who repeatedly asks for her phone back. The teacher, who had fallen to the ground, cried out in pain. Another teacher from a neighboring classroom tried to recover the pepper-sprayed teacher as the student continued to scream for her phone. The video was originally shared on Reddit and has caused outrage on social media platforms.
The person who posted the video to Reddit explained that the same teacher was also punched in the face when he confiscated another student’s phone after the latter was caught cheating. The user also stated that such incidents were commonplace at this high school. The incident has sparked outrage from internet users, with many stating that the student “straight up assaulted” the faculty member.
Some users commented that the student’s behavior was unacceptable and would not be tolerated in their native country. Others were saddened by the fact that the other students laughed at the incident, indicating a lack of respect for teachers in America. Some users also commented on the addictive behavior that students exhibit toward electronics, leading them to act irrationally when it is taken away from them.
The incident raises concerns about the safety of teachers and the respect that students show towards them. Schools may need to review their policies regarding the use of electronic devices in class and how they can ensure the safety of their faculty members. The incident also highlights the need for greater education on acceptable behavior and respect toward teachers.
