When Students Say “But I Thought We Were Friends…” | Classroom Boundaries That Build Respect @CJReynolds
When Students Say “But I Thought We Were Friends…” | Classroom Boundaries That Build Respect  @CJReynolds
Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Ever had a student say, “But I thought we were cool”? Here’s exactly how I respond — and why I tell my students we’re not friends… yet.
This short is all about setting healthy classroom boundaries while still showing students you care deeply about their success.

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