a convo with 10yo students (100% unedited)

student K: sensei, do you have kids?

me: ….??? NO.

student K: why not?

me: because i don’t. do your work.

student K: sensei, you’re almost 30! you have to get married!

me: …..why do you remember my age and why are /you/ telling me this???

student K: *cheeky grin* because everyone gets married and has kids by 30, of course!

students H & D: *nod in agreement*

me: ……… *face in hand*