I’m a first year teacher and I love teaching and all but my only problem is that sometimes the students don’t take me seriously because I look their age (I teach middle schoolers). How can I get students to take me seriously?

This would have to be for your own reflection and actions.  If you display confidence and authority, they should take you seriously.  I started teaching at 22 and felt similarly, but students will respect you if you show them respect and act in your authoritative role as a teacher.

Take some time for yourself to reflect on this.  Good luck!

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