I’m a teacher in a high school in Paris. An average of 5 students out of 32 won’t take off their masks because of similar issues: one doesn’t like her chin; another one doesn’t like her mouth; another one feels too self-conscious etc. They don’t ever cover their nose with the masks, simply that part of their face they don’t like.

Anyway, I’ve never ever told anyone ANYTHING regarding masks when they were mandatory. My students have been allowed to do things as they please, and I won’t be exaggerating if I say that they’re grateful for this.

However, I’ve made it clear that if they want to keep their masks now that we don’t have to wear them anymore, it has to be over their nose, otherwise it has to be taken off. I’ve spoken to each of the students individually and explained that masks can’t be used as a substitute for a face, and that as their teacher, it is my duty to help them on their path to live their teenage lives as they used to. One has taken it off completely. I’m still trying hard for the others but not getting much help from the parents.

I’m a teacher in a high school in Paris. An average of 5 students out of 32 won’t take off their masks because of similar issues: one doesn’t like her chin; another one doesn’t like her mouth; another one feels too self-conscious etc. They don’t ever cover their nose with the masks, simply that part of their face they don’t like.

Anyway, I’ve never ever told anyone ANYTHING regarding masks. My students have been allowed to do things as they please, and I won’t be exaggerating if I say that they’re grateful for this.

However, I’ve made it clear that if they want to keep their masks, it has to be over their nose. I’ve spoken to each of the students individually and explained that masks can’t be used as a substitute for a face, and that as their teacher, it is my duty to help them live their teenage lives as they used to. One has taken it off completely. I’m still trying hard for the others but not getting much help from the parents.