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  Case: TMI
My friend that teaches at the high school level has a student that is constantly informing her of things of a personal nature such as what she did with a boyfriend of sneaking out at night. The teacher has discouraged the behavior but is wondering if she needs to inform administration.
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I would absolutely talk to a counselor or principal about this and possibly the parents. However, I also think it is important that your friend talk to the student and establish firm boundaries and tell the student that certain things are not appropriate to discuss in a student-teacher relationship. I would direct the student to a counselor if necessary and let the student know that as an educator they may have to report behavior that may be considered dangerous for the safety of the student.
 
     
     
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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: Setting boundaries are important especially at that level.
Rated On: July 1, 2015 5:12 pm
Rated By: huQeTe
 
     
     
  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 that someone else in the school needs to be notified of the situation. Establishing boundaries is extremely important.
Rated On: October 2, 2015 8:14 pm
Rated By: aDuvej
 
     
     
  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 that a counselor or administration should be notified. When in doubt, always report to the proper person because you do not want your failure to report come back to you when something bad does happen. I also agree with establishing clear boundaries, as these topics are inappropriate and portray the teacher as being unprofessional.
Rated On: October 12, 2015 4:20 am
Rated By: ysaZan
 
     
     
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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: I absolutely agree with this solution. I would set boundaries with the student and contact a counselor and/or the parents if the situation was getting out of hand.
Rated On: October 14, 2015 8:42 pm
Rated By: ezuXuD
 
     
     
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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: I think this is a good solution however I don't think administration needs to be informed right away. The teacher needs to establish firm boundaries first.
Rated On: October 15, 2015 6:46 pm
Rated By: punybu
 
     
     
  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 that concerning information should be reported to administration as well as the parents, and also that the student could be directed to a counselor if the teacher is not comfortable being at that level of confidence.
Rated On: October 17, 2015 5:13 am
Rated By: Cortnie
 
     
     
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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 2:10 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: This comment covered all of the bases. It took in to account the safety of the student and approached the situation in a way that was firm but respectful of the student.
Rated On: October 18, 2015 2:49 pm
Rated By: ySudyG
 
     
     
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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: Unlike the other solutions, this one has the teacher confront the student first before damaging the relationship they might have by running to the parents.
Rated On: October 18, 2015 6:32 pm
Rated By: yJeXad
 
     
     
  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: This is a very professional way of handling the situation. I would definitely talk to the student first so that she may realize what the problem is and not continue the behavior.
Rated On: October 18, 2015 11:41 pm
Rated By: ezyMyM
 
     
     
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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: I really think this is best since it involves the parents about a behavior that they may have been unaware of.
Rated On: October 18, 2015 11:54 pm
Rated By: eMuHub
 
     
     
  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 would also use this solution in my classroom.
Rated On: October 19, 2015 11:53 pm
Rated By: XequMa
 
     
     
  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 No
Comments: I agree with this solution.
Rated On: February 28, 2016 3:14 am
Rated By: aTeRaz
 
     
     
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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: I agree, but I would make sure not to ruin my trusting relationship with the student. I would tell the student upfront that I cannot accept her behavior and I will tell the administration or even her parents
Rated On: March 1, 2016 9:04 pm
Rated By: daPaJa
 
     
     
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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: I agree completely! I would first make it clear to the student that this is not appropriate information to tell her, then take further action if necessary.
Rated On: March 5, 2016 4:01 pm
Rated By: Allyssa Straquadine
 
     
     
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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: March 7, 2016 6:20 pm
Rated By: eRyber
 
     
     
  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 believe that the teacher should talk to a counselor. The counselor needs to find out why the student is acting out.
Rated On: October 12, 2016 11:51 pm
Rated By: sammi kocher
 
     
     
  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: This is great advice and really protects a young student whether they realize it or not.
Rated On: October 16, 2016 11:13 pm
Rated By: zeveLu
 
     
     
  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, if the student feels this comfortable then the teacher should feel comfortable enough to set boundaries.
Rated On: October 17, 2016 3:37 am
Rated By: Raven B
 
     
     
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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: This is what I would do in this situation.
Rated On: October 18, 2016 8:37 pm
Rated By: Daniela
 
     
     
  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: If I were in this situation, this is exactly what I would do.
Rated On: March 3, 2017 6:00 am
Rated By: udaXuh
 
     
     
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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: That is TMI by a student. Letting admin or a counselor know would be the right thing to do.
Rated On: March 6, 2017 3:45 am
Rated By: aDuZyJ
 
     
     
  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: Agreed!!
Rated On: July 9, 2017 9:14 pm
Rated By: RuWeWe
 
     
     
  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: Establish boundaries and make sure admin and parents are aware if necessary.
Rated On: October 15, 2017 10:38 pm
Rated By: hepasy
 
     
     
  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: Boundaries need to be established.
Rated On: October 16, 2017 2:56 am
Rated By: LuXaSe
 
     
     
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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: good advice
Rated On: October 16, 2017 3:23 am
Rated By: yReNyp
 
     
     
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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: One of the best posts on the page! Very detailed and outstanding ideas to fix the problem.
Rated On: July 6, 2018 2:01 am
Rated By: zeXyBy
 
     
     
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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: I agree I think bringing this up to the administration and the parents. It's definitely crucial the teacher set firm boundaries. The safety of the child is most important.
Rated On: October 13, 2018 4:36 pm
Rated By: Rachel
 
     
     
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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: Boundaries definitely need to be made.
Rated On: February 24, 2019 8:21 pm
Rated By: upehaS
 
     
     
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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: I agree, let the student know that certain things shouldn't be discussed between a student and teacher and refer them to the school counselor if necessary.
Rated On: October 18, 2019 10:35 pm
Rated By: HuraHu