One thing a teacher can never hope to avoid is the cunning and devious germ. It hides itself within a student, ready to launch its attack as soon as the student gets close enough. Most children just starting school have a limited concept of "personal space" and do not understand why the teacher would not want to hold hands with them or hug them... Not just for the most obvious reasons (especially male teachers)... I've had children speaking to me and accidentally spit onto my mouth on a number of occasions. I have ALWAYS ended up sick afterwards.
Now as a casual teacher, I get called to many different schools and exposed to countless germs. Sure it will build my immune system, but at what cost?! My health and ability to work-- most recently I had a throat so sore I could barely speak, coupled with coughing and hoarseness. Not exactly ideal for getting the attention of the class!
Worst of all is spreading it to more people and schools... The germs live on to infect another day!
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