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My son attends a different middle school from where I teach. I have a close friend who happens to teach at my son's middle school. She has been taking it upon herself to discuss my son's grades with his teachers, even though my friend DOES NOT teach my son. I am VERY bothered by this. I don't feel like, ethically, it is any of her business to discuss my son's academic affairs unless I bring it up in conversation and ask for her input. How should I handle this?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
As a parent and fellow education professional, you have every right to be upset and disturbed. With that being said, I would address the teacher first in hopes that some level of understanding can be achieved. Hopefully, addressing the teacher will serve as a direct and positive solution.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this.
Rated On: October 17, 2015 2:27 pm
Rated By: seqeJe
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree this is upsetting and I think this is a good solution.
Rated On: October 18, 2015 4:19 am
Rated By: yZanaJ
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: The “teacher friend” should not be discussing the students information or grades with other teachers.
There is no direct tie to that teacher and student so it is concerning that she has gathered this information to begin with.
Rated On: July 10, 2017 3:14 am
Rated By: Cali Pohlman
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree with this solution, as a friend she should be able to approach her with over stepping her bounds.
Rated On: October 16, 2017 3:11 am
Rated By: TyNeby
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: The teacher needs to be notified that you are uncomfortable with the situation at hand.
Rated On: February 26, 2018 4:11 am
Rated By: LyruPa