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Case: Overbearing/Blaming Parent
I have a parent that did nothing to prepare her child for kindergarten. He could not write, spell his name, recognize letters or numbers, and he couldn't count. He has made remarkable gains and I am proud of him. However, every time I post a grade about something, his mother complains. She feels that he should be reading on a second grade level because the other students in my classroom are reading on that level. I have tried to explain to her that he did not come in with a foundation like the other kids did. She spends her day harassing me and writing my principal. She will find anything to complain about. I even had a meeting with her and my data coach to go over his data with him. What can I do to keep her from harassing me? Please help! I am a new teacher and she is one of the most overbearing people I've met!
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
One thing I would do is only respond to her emails once a day (if you're doing it more than that). I would also make sure to copy your principal on all of the communication so that the parent knows that the principal is aware of everything that is being discussed. Lastly, I would ask the principal to have a meeting with the two of you to discuss the expectations of both you and the parent. I know how frustrating this can be and it's hard when you must remain a professional while some parents think they can treat you however they want. Stay strong! |
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| Comments: Great Solution!!! |
| Rated On: March 20, 2015 7:40 pm |
| Rated By: aSaByN |
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| Comments: Involving the principal seems to be the necessary next step. Hopefully she will see the light and back down a bit. |
| Rated On: July 4, 2015 10:53 pm |
| Rated By: NaXeta |
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| Comments: Responding only once a day to harassing emails is great advice that I also recently learned in college. |
| Rated On: October 1, 2015 2:47 am |
| Rated By: eWeHaz |
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| Comments: Including the principal in the emails is a great idea. The principal has other issues to read about then hearing from a parent who is unhappy all the time when you are clearly trying to help the student. Try and give the parent work to help the student catch up at home. |
| Rated On: October 2, 2015 3:21 pm |
| Rated By: uWaQyr |
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| Comments: Having a limit to how many emails to respond to is a great way to set some boundaries. |
| Rated On: October 2, 2015 6:56 pm |
| Rated By: puQuZu |
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| Comments: I think this is a great solution. Since the mother seems to be approaching the principal, it would be appropriate to have a meeting with all three of you to discuss the expectations and make the communication clear. It would also help to remind the mother the success of the student. He may not be at the level she wants but at least he is learning. I would also remind the mother of the extra programs that can be done outside of school that could help speed up her sons learning process. |
| Rated On: October 14, 2015 1:41 am |
| Rated By: JatePa |
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| Comments: I agree that the principal should be copied on all emails. |
| Rated On: October 15, 2015 3:45 am |
| Rated By: eZuGeQ |
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| Comments: This is a great solution. |
| Rated On: October 16, 2015 4:52 pm |
| Rated By: uqeMeg |
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| Comments: If I were in this situation, I would do exactly this. |
| Rated On: October 18, 2015 1:11 am |
| Rated By: eMaGeB |
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| Comments: I appreciate that all lines of communication were connected with this solution. |
| Rated On: October 18, 2015 3:24 am |
| Rated By: yJeXad |
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| Comments: It is a good idea to get the principal involved, and also having a meeting with the principal and the mother. |
| Rated On: October 18, 2015 11:50 pm |
| Rated By: zaLyju |
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| Comments: Involving the principal might ease the mother's overbearing nature by showing her that you are taking her concerns seriously and getting the "higher ups" involved. |
| Rated On: October 19, 2015 1:08 am |
| Rated By: ezyMyM |
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| Comments: Agreed. |
| Rated On: March 4, 2016 4:30 pm |
| Rated By: beTyZa |
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| Comments: Great solution! |
| Rated On: March 4, 2016 6:43 pm |
| Rated By: pytaLy |
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| Comments: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this. |
| Rated On: October 16, 2016 12:18 am |
| Rated By: junuTu |
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| Comments: I think this is a great solution and it will take time for the issue to progress or get better. |
| Rated On: October 16, 2016 1:13 am |
| Rated By: RehaGa |
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| Comments: This is a great solution. |
| Rated On: March 5, 2017 6:40 am |
| Rated By: Kelsey Lutzi |
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| Comments: I would definitely include the principal or another administrator in all of the communications with the parent. |
| Rated On: October 15, 2017 7:52 pm |
| Rated By: GaVyme |
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| Comments: This is the best solution. |
| Rated On: October 15, 2017 11:00 pm |
| Rated By: ysyByg |
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| Comments: This is a great solution. |
| Rated On: October 13, 2019 11:59 pm |
| Rated By: GeQapy |
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| Comments: It is important to keep administrators involved. |
| Rated On: October 20, 2019 1:52 pm |
| Rated By: JyXamu |
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| Comments: I completely agree with documenting the communication and getting the principal involved on this. |
| Rated On: February 21, 2020 5:35 pm |
| Rated By: vaMuvy |
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| Comments: Yes |
| Rated On: February 23, 2020 3:19 pm |
| Rated By: evyRub |
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| Comments: Staying professional throughout the entirety of the situation is the best course of action in this scenario. |
| Rated On: February 23, 2020 10:44 pm |
| Rated By: Taylor G. |
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| Comments: This is what I would do in this situation. I agree with this solution because it sets boundaries between the teacher and the parent and allows the principal to be involved in all communications. |
| Rated On: October 18, 2020 6:32 pm |
| Rated By: Santana Loar |
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| Comments: Yes. Get the principal involved and establish boundaries |
| Rated On: July 1, 2021 4:57 pm |
| Rated By: yTuWeG |
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| Comments: Definitely make sure to copy your principal in all emails you send to the mother. It is important to document what is being discussed especially if she writes the principal. |
| Rated On: October 31, 2021 6:47 am |
| Rated By: aseTyD |
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| Comments: great idea |
| Rated On: October 31, 2021 5:03 pm |
| Rated By: quHyra |
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| Comments: This solution is helpful |
| Rated On: April 2, 2023 2:33 am |
| Rated By: GeduVy |
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| Comments: Absolutely agree. |
| Rated On: April 3, 2023 1:25 am |
| Rated By: TuVune |
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