'First learn manners, then learn knowledge'. Although not directly teaching students, being a nanny is also a quiet, hard job, teaching students how to behave, be polite, communicate...
Tears for naughty students
Choosing this profession because of her love for children, Ms. Pham Thi Linh Phuong (nanny at Nguyen Hue Primary School, Ho Chi Minh City) has been working for 5 years.
She shared that she also dreams of becoming a teacher, but with her current nanny job, she can still teach children practice, train them in living habits and personality in their journey to adulthood.
Eager to start work, but in the first year, Ms. Linh Phuong said, she faced many challenges.
The gift Ms. Phuong received from the students
"In the first year, I had to endure pressure from many sides such as parents, students and family. I was like a blank sheet of paper, not knowing what to write on the first page of the notebook. Sometimes I couldn't eat or sleep. But I was lucky to meet a colleague and a parent who always encouraged and comforted me, so I tried to overcome all difficulties," said Ms. Phuong.
But the pressure did not stop there, at that time Ms. Phuong also met a naughty student, who made her cry many times.
"The year I took care of her, she was in 4th grade in a class of 45 students. She was always talking back, very arrogant and did all kinds of mischief. I didn't know what to do with the long stainless steel spoon that students use to eat rice, but she bent it and banged on the table and chairs while eating. One day she kicked her friend in the stomach while playing with it. At that time, I was new to the school so I didn't have any experience or know how to handle the situation. But I couldn't abandon the other 44 because of one friend. I asked the school board for support, using sweet words to persuade her, some days she listened, some days she didn't," Ms. Phuong recalled.
The following year, although still studying at school, on November 20, the student did not come to say goodbye to Ms. Phuong.
"The third year I taught at the school, when she was in 6th grade, she came back to school to find me and celebrate November 20th. She said she was sorry for making me sad before and I couldn't hold back my tears. She has changed, she is very obedient and polite. I didn't expect that a student who used to be a naughty and outstanding student in the class would one day become so understanding," she emotionally recounted.
"Anyone who has chosen to be a nanny, please put your heart into the job and open your arms of love to teach the children. Always cherish the sympathy and sharing of parents and love children with a true heart to feel that children are always lovely, worthy of being respected and well educated," Ms. Linh Phuong shared.
"Plant good trees, bear sweet fruit"
Seeing the maturity of the once naughty student, Ms. Phuong confided in his parents. The parents said: "Phuong, you have succeeded. Congratulations! You planted a good tree and now it bears sweet fruit..." She said that she was very touched and happy, hoping that the student would always be happy, healthy, study hard, and be a good child and good student.
Each year is a lesson of experience that Ms. Phuong accumulates for herself in her journey of teaching students. She shared that from that "special" student, she has gained more confidence and learned many things to complete her work better.
Having been encouraged and guided by teachers when she fell into difficulties in high school, according to Ms. Linh Phuong, she is who she is today thanks to the efforts of her dedicated teachers in the past. With her current nanny job, she always wants her students to be obedient, polite, and study well. She does not spoil them but uses love to instruct and guide them.
She confided that teachers often receive respect and honor from parents, while nannies rarely receive companionship and sharing.
"But if you love children, I think you should be a little more open-minded. I just hope that whoever chooses the nanny job, please put your heart into the job and open your arms of love to teach the children. Always cherish the sympathy and sharing of parents and love children with a true heart to feel that children are always lovely, worthy of respect and good education. I am always grateful for the care of parents as well as thank the students because they are the sweet happiness of their parents and teachers," Ms. Phuong confided.
Teachers who are silent outside the podium
Every time on Vietnamese Teachers' Day, November 20, witnessing teachers being cared for and congratulated by parents and students, I think of those who are silently working outside the classroom: nannies, librarians, medical staff, janitors, security guards...
Even though they are not the ones directly standing on the podium to teach students, they have, are and will contribute to building the country's education.
Some people have been involved in the education environment for decades but have never received a bouquet of flowers or a greeting on Vietnamese Teachers’ Day, November 20, because they are not… teachers on the podium. I think many people also feel sad on this special occasion.
Therefore, I think that, besides teachers, we need to show gratitude to those who silently work outside the classroom. A wish or even more importantly, a flower or a small gift for them will warm their hearts on Vietnamese Teachers' Day, November 20.
Recently, a friend told me about his plan to give gifts to the security guards and janitors at his son's school. Hearing this, his son said, "It's for the teacher, Dad. Why are you giving it to the security guards?"
The father had to explain why he gave gifts to the security guard and the janitor. Finally, his son understood and was very happy.
On Vietnamese Teachers' Day, in addition to teachers in the classroom, we can also show gratitude to the workers in schools.
ILLUSTRATION: DAO NGOC THACH
This can be considered a valuable lesson to help children know how to be grateful to the silent people, the manual laborers who are contributing to building a clean, beautiful and peaceful school.
Some relatives and friends also wondered why the friend wanted to give gifts to the security guard and the janitor at the school. That is understandable because from the past until now, November 20th has been reserved for parents and students to show their gratitude to teachers.
However, this parent thinks differently. He believes that all workers in a school, from the security guard, the janitor to the teachers and principal, are all dedicated to the school.
Appreciate all those who are contributing to the cause of education. Teach your children to appreciate those who are silently by our side.
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