A Nagasaki elementary school teacher has been reprimanded for repeatedly calling a student a 'cockroach' and making derogatory remarks about the child.
On the 23rd, the Nagasaki Prefectural Board of Education announced disciplinary action against a 64-year-old male teacher at a Nagasaki City elementary school for routinely using derogatory language towards a student, including referring to the child as 'G (for cockroach).' The teacher's remarks included comments made during a parent-teacher meeting last July, where he expressed his disdain for the student by stating, 'It's annoying that they can do things without making any effort.'
Additionally, the teacher reportedly told the student directly that they were 'annoying' and referred to them as 'an eyesore' while seated at the front of the classroom. In September, he further insulted the student by saying, 'The only thing you can be reincarnated as is a G,' which continued until the end of the month. He also claimed during a school bus trip that he would not sit next to the student, further demonstrating his discriminatory attitude.
The board's decision to officially reprimand the teacher highlights serious concerns regarding the treatment of students and the responsibilities of educators to foster a supportive learning environment. This incident raises awareness about bullying and discrimination within schools, calling for more robust measures to protect students and ensure that teachers adhere to professional conduct standards.
