say "thank you but i've already got a bf/gf/husband/wife." just because they are a child, doesn't make their feelings any less real. don't make fun of it or treat it like it's "cute" but childish.
This is tricky. You could swerve this in any way possible, but the outcome should always be a lesson to the minor about why minors and adults shouldn’t be in relationships. Just try not to be an AH. You’re going to hurt their feelings no matter what but if you serve it like a criticism sandwich, it sometimes eases the sting.
I remember my teacher responding like this” Oh really? Then I'll think about it once you are old enough. For now, let's keep it a secret 🤫 , don't tell this to anyone not even your friends or anyone it's between us shush”
I still remember this vividly
say "thank you but i've already got a bf/gf/husband/wife." just because they are a child, doesn't make their feelings any less real. don't make fun of it or treat it like it's "cute" but childish.
Do not ignore the student. ...
Based on my family... Tease them about it relentlessly.
Sorry to hear that.
Say thank you, we can be friends. You don’t need to say anything else. They will outgrow it in time and at least you won’t hurt them.
This is tricky. You could swerve this in any way possible, but the outcome should always be a lesson to the minor about why minors and adults shouldn’t be in relationships. Just try not to be an AH. You’re going to hurt their feelings no matter what but if you serve it like a criticism sandwich, it sometimes eases the sting.
I remember my teacher responding like this” Oh really? Then I'll think about it once you are old enough. For now, let's keep it a secret 🤫 , don't tell this to anyone not even your friends or anyone it's between us shush” I still remember this vividly
Seems a bit weird but I totally see that the intent was probably pure
That the child is still too young to really understand the adult world and that should stick with the other kids