Kids Stop Being Yours Once They Step Into Our Indoctrination Centers [WATCH]

A debate over the role of teachers in students’ lives drew sharp reactions after Idaho State Senator Janie Ward-Engelking described educators as taking on a parental role in the classroom, prompting criticism from commentator Jobob, who rejected the characterization and emphasized parental authority.

The exchange gained attention following a video clip of Ward-Engelking’s remarks, in which she described how teachers interact with students once they enter the classroom.

Speaking about the responsibilities educators take on, Ward-Engelking said, “We stand instead of parents. When your children walk into our classroom, they become ours, and we listen to their fears, we dry their tears, we celebrate their successes, and yes, we find a new way when they fail. And as you know, throughout this country, teachers have stood in the line of fire to shield your children, and they would do it in a heartbeat, because those kids in that classroom, they’re ours. They’re ours too.”

Her comments were framed around the role teachers play in supporting students academically and emotionally, as well as their involvement in students’ daily development while at school.

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Jobob responded to the remarks with criticism, disputing the idea that teachers assume a parental role over students. Introducing the clip, he said, “Idaho State Senator, saying things that are just so not true that it’s painful, but of course, it falls into the category of meltdown. Cut nine.”

After the video played, Jobob directly addressed the statement, rejecting the premise outlined by Ward-Engelking.

“No, the F they are not. I can understand some people making the argument. Well, that’s not what she meant. Oh, but it is. I love for teachers to cooperate with the parents, to take ownership of the child’s future. Yes, it is a collaborative effort. In so many ways, it takes a village to raise a child, but that kid is not your kid. That kid is my kid. Said every single parent who cares about the future of their kid.”

Jobob said collaboration between teachers and parents remains important but argued that authority over children ultimately belongs to parents.

He continued, “That doesn’t mean that there aren’t, you know, adults that’ll help along the way, aid in the path to success, hopefully, of their kids, but to say, when your kid walks in the classroom, they are ours, and therefore, use that to say, No, we will decide what’s best for them. Pound sand.”

He reiterated his position, adding, “And in case that was unclear, I don’t know why it would have been, because I’m just going to repeat it, pound sand, you crazy person.”

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The response also included criticism of teachers’ unions, which Jobob said do not prioritize students.

“But that’s especially too because the teachers unions are just there are some incredible government school teachers out there. I know them, the unions that represent those government school teachers are among the worst organizations on the planet. They do not advocate for the kids. They advocate for themselves by way of getting as much as they possibly can while failing kids. Those kids are not your kids. Those are my kids. Explicit verbiage, if you think otherwise.”

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The exchange highlights an ongoing national discussion surrounding the roles of educators and parents in shaping children’s education and development, particularly as debates continue over school policies, parental involvement, and classroom authority.

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