I started teaching high school at 23. I never told my age(kids are dumb that way),always dressed professionally and it was no problem. 23 is not too young to teach, these people are too stupid. I guess it helps create an atmosphere of authority when you’re not hot and your students don’t want to ‘hit it’.
“23 is not too young to teach, these people are too stupid.”
I guess I’m just concerned because most 23-year-olds I currently know are just children themselves. Seriously, I cannot tell the difference between a 15-year old and a 25 year old without some ID. They listen to the same music wear the same clothes speak the same way, etc. I know that wasn’t always the case. My favorite teacher in school was 24, I think, (pretty much fresh out of school, anyway)but that was in the early ‘80s.
I’m afraid for a number of these young women, memories of high-school are far too fresh. They seem sill interested in acting like they are students instead of teachers.