Teachers often face a range of challenges, from serious issues to the downright absurd. A recent encounter shared on social media highlights just how far some parents will go.
A teacher posted a screenshot on Threads showing a conversation with one of her student’s mothers. In the exchange, the parent casually asked, “Can send me the answers?”—referring to her child’s exam scheduled for the next day.
The teacher, stunned by the audacity, asked if the parent really meant to request the answer key. The mother confirmed with a simple “Yes.”
Firmly rejecting the request, the teacher responded: “Of course cannot. It’s an exam!” The mother’s reply was a nonchalant “Ohhh okay” once she realized she wouldn’t get her way.
The post sparked laughter and disbelief online, with many commenting on the surprising boldness of the parent and the teacher’s firm handling of the situation.

