Meet The Male Pre-school Teacher
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Published 2019-06-29
The reason, according to Lorbert Tay - who has been in the early childhood sector for close to 10 years - is parents' preconceptions and bias.
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Can you trust male pre-school teachers? is a question many ask.
"I was very stressed," recalls Lorbert, who started as a teacher with PCF Sparkletots and is now a centre manager with Carpe Diem. "I had to make sure I didn't do things that parents would feel awkward about."
What do preschool teachers do? To Lorbert, it’s about giving the kids not just a nanny but a father figure to look up to. Shaping young minds is the most rewarding part of the job for him.
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All Comments (21)
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It’s so adorable seeing some of the kids call him “papa”. It just goes to show how important he is in their lives that they see him as a father.
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He's basically being a father figure to many kids, I don't see a problem.
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This dude would of been the best father ever
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Sucks that we live in a world where a Male pre-school teacher is news worthy
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Honestly he seems better than some female pre school teachers ive met.
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Made me rly sad that he and his wife can't have children. It's always the best people who are deprived of being such great parents. 🤧
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My son was crying a lot in his playgroup until a male teacher came in and would play with him like a 'boy'. My child loves him so much he would stop crying at his presence. I think males are capable to be in childhood industry. So don't give up!
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Not being able to hug the children seems a bit extreme I'm a grown ass man and I still hug my dad , grandad and closest male friends. It's endearment and makes you feel cared about
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I love how these children have a positive male influence in their learning environment.
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His effort to fight the stigma of male teacher is incredible! I believe he's even better than most of the teachers because of it, proving once again that any occupation can be done regardless of your gender.
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I have a friend who was a teacher. He said parents always had issues with him being around kids, and he said it hurt him a lot. He had to quit eventually, and I felt really bad when he said this. He is one of the sweetest guys I know, and people accusing him of that.... Really upsetting!
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It sucks that he gets suspected just becuase he's male.
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“Mommy, I got bit by a mosquito!” “THAT DAMN MALE TEACHER!!!”
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I am a male preschool teacher too! and seeing his video makes me proud of myself!
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The title sounds like he's part of a human species who are only born every 100years
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The fact that this video needs to exist is disappointing. We shouldn’t have to call “male pre-school teachers” as such- they’re just pre-school teachers, and they deserve the same respect as pre-school teachers who are female
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“Sexism against males doesn’t exist” Seriously this man is a delight, I’m glad he has this job
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it’s kinda sad that he can’t be as affectionate with the children as female teachers but i understand why he does it and i respect him so much
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"Lorbert, how many years you want to stay working as pre-school teacher?" Lorbert: "Yes"
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I’m also a male preschool teacher. I was in China when I started and response was exactly opposite there. Back in the USA very similar to this guy. But I work with my wife - so it’s slightly easier for people to accept me. Sorry you couldn’t have kids. My wife and I got my one son, but health complications made it impossible for us to have more. Working with kiddos is wonderful. Applaud you bro! I’ve been a surrogate dad to many kids over the past decade. It’s an honor.
