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My teacher slammed my laptop and its like this

My teacher slammed my laptop and its like this
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A student posted a photo of a MacBook with a cracked LCD panel after a teacher slammed the laptop shut. The student was using the device during class when the teacher grabbed and slammed it without warning.

The incident raises questions about teacher authority and property damage liability in schools. It also highlights the high cost of repairing Apple devices and the potential legal recourse for students.

Key details

  • The student was using the laptop at the beginning of the period when they were not supposed to.
  • The teacher slammed and tossed the laptop without any prior warning.
  • The LCD panel is cracked, which is an expensive repair.
  • The student spoke to the physics AP and was told they could go to small claims court.

Discussion angles

  • The teacher should be held financially responsible for the damage.
  • The student's unauthorized use of the laptop may have provoked the teacher's reaction.
  • Small claims court is a potential avenue for the student to recover repair costs.
  • The incident highlights the need for clear policies on device use and teacher discipline.

Top comments

The community largely sides with the student, arguing the teacher should pay for the damage. Some comments note the student's unauthorized use but still condemn the teacher's physical response. The suggestion of small claims court is widely supported.

Your former teacher, sounds like
u/Smittles · 4,398 score
Contact the school to make them pay. They did the damages
u/ThenExercise8431 · 3,911 score
The LCD panel is cracked. That's an expensive repair. Teacher should pay.
u/nmrk · 1,403 score
Btw, to give you more context, i was using it during the beginning of the period(while i wasnt supposed to) and then he didnt even warn me and then slammed then tossed my laptop. I talked to the physics ap and they told i could go to small claims court 🫤
u/FitNecessary4432 · 840 score
Whoever breaks it, pays for it.
u/LtColAvery · 535 score