A classroom where children 'explode'... "It's not an individual teacher's effort, but a system"

A normal 15-year veteran teacher's daily routine in today's classroom is characterized by explosive outbursts. One day, a student went wild after being annoyed by a classmate's remark, causing the student to bolt from the classroom. The child had hardly eaten lunch. In the afternoon, the teacher had to finalize a report for a school violence response committee.

By the end of the fifth school day, one student asked for counseling and said they wanted to die. The teacher listened attentively. Should they report this to the parents? The student requested they not tell anyone. As the teacher leaves the school at 7 p.m., their bag contains materials for tomorrow's class and the day's unfinished report.

Inside, they see the face of the crying student who said they wanted to die. This is the everyday life of a teacher in a school that has changed significantly over the past 20 years. The changing emotional and behavioral patterns of students challenge teachers, who are expected to handle everything alone. Students flee classrooms, feel ignored when slighted, or cry helplessly when unable to express their emotions or anger.

The rise in explosive behavior is a new phenomenon in our modern society, exacerbated by social polarization, lack of caregiving, entrance exam pressure, and digital addiction. These "exploding children" don't act out due to bad habits, but due to a lack of emotional regulation, flexibility, expression, and problem-solving skills.

It's not about "why can't you do it?" but rather, "what was difficult at that moment?" The author advises asking this instead of blaming, focusing on providing a safe space for recovery and time. After the outburst, it's essential to treat the student as someone who needs help, not just a problem to be judged. The author concludes that the most crucial thing for an "exploding child" is not the teacher's effort but a well-formed system.

Schools, classroom environments, teacher communication, parental cooperation, and support systems must all change. The message is clear: "Helping one child is helping all."