Is student teaching supposed to be so hard?

For reference i’m in my 2nd year of university, and this is my 4th semester of being in elementary schools. I’ve now transitioned to staying for the entire day at the school every Wednesday, teaching english lessons and tutoring 2 children in phonics. and i’ve noticed each day has been getting more difficult. obviously struggle is normal, it’s all new.

However, i keep asking myself Am i not cut out for this? Or is it just so overwhelming because im still so new to it. I know deep down i love teaching, and the kiddos, but i can’t help but feel so discouraged in the classroom, and i find i lack a lot of confidence, especially when the kids don’t listen, or become disrespectful.

it’s a lot harder than i thought it would be, but i know this is something i want to do. It’s just so hard to manage an entire classroom of little kids, and make them listen to you. I love my students, but i just can’t help but think “am i even cut out for this?”

I’d love to know what your guy’s experience with student teaching was like. was it hard for you too? and did it get less overwhelming the more you advanced in your profession?