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  Case: Inappropriate Questions from a Parent
A parent in our school has approached me multiple times to try and gain information about other teachers and sensitive school related issues. I do not even teach the parent's child, but she is extremely aggressive about asking questions. I have notified my administrator, but nothing has changed. What is the best way to address the issue?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
In this case there has to be a reason that the parent is so concerned with other teachers and the school. It may be a good idea to encourage the parent to seek information from the source. For example, if they were asking about another teacher you might say "I am sure that Mr. X would be able to give you a better answer than I can. I wouldn't want to give you any mis-information." Document contact with the parent (print e-mails, CC administration) so that if the situation escalates you have clear documentation of what you have said. Also, if you do not teach their child, you are not responsible for talking to that parent.
 
     
     
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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: Documenting is a great idea. Especially with a situation like this, I would be sure to document all forms of parent contact so that you are covered on your end.
Rated On: October 18, 2015 5:11 pm
Rated By: eryMav
 
     
     
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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 a good solution. Always be kind to the parent but send them off to speak to the right person.
Rated On: October 18, 2015 5:30 pm
Rated By: ymuXyg
 
     
     
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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 way of handling the situation is good because you are directing the parent towards someone that is involved in the situation and also keeping record on how many times it occurs for future record.
Rated On: October 19, 2015 12:46 am
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: Good solution
Rated On: October 19, 2015 3:09 am
Rated By: usaWaZ
 
     
     
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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 would do exactly this.
Rated On: October 27, 2015 2:13 am
Rated By: yheGaQ
 
     
     
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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: Great solution. Always document everything and redirect to a more appropriate person.
Rated On: March 7, 2016 12:37 am
Rated By: Cynthia Juez
 
     
     
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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: Great Idea.
Rated On: July 11, 2016 2:30 am
Rated By: yGapeW
 
     
     
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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: Great suggestions - sending the parent straight to the source and documenting will hopefully guide the parent in the right direction.
Rated On: October 13, 2016 11:49 pm
Rated By: yJatyt
 
     
     
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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 solution offers a good answer and I agree with it.
Rated On: October 15, 2016 12:24 am
Rated By: zevuBa
 
     
     
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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 16, 2016 12:09 am
Rated By: junuTu
 
     
     
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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: It's a good idea to keep the times of contact documented with that parent.
Rated On: October 16, 2016 10:04 pm
Rated By: zeveLu
 
     
     
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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: Simple and effective approach!
Rated On: March 4, 2017 11:16 pm
Rated By: atugym
 
     
     
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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: Great solution, I would do the exact same.
Rated On: March 5, 2017 5:02 am
Rated By: e7m1w5
 
     
     
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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 way to deal with this situation and I would use the same method in this situation.
Rated On: March 6, 2017 3:19 am
Rated By: aGeteb
 
     
     
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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 a great idea to solve all aspects of the situation.
Rated On: October 12, 2017 12:09 am
Rated By: JeVese
 
     
     
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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: Documenting everything is the best option for every teacher to follow, this is the best solution for this case.
Rated On: October 13, 2017 6:57 pm
Rated By: yneLuM
 
     
     
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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 ideas on the documentation! It is always great evidence to have proof, best solution!
Rated On: October 15, 2017 12:39 pm
Rated By: yPeMug
 
     
     
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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: exactly what I would do and why!
Rated On: October 22, 2017 2:37 am
Rated By: uregeT
 
     
     
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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. This is a great approach to this situation.
Rated On: February 21, 2018 9:05 pm
Rated By: uguduB
 
     
     
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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: Your suggestion would be very helpful to this case. Referring the parent to the teacher she is asking about will probably solve the problem and documenting conversations is the best way to cover how the teacher handled the situation.
Rated On: October 14, 2018 9:17 pm
Rated By: yJuhuv
 
     
     
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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 that documentation is important, especially if an issue occurs later.
Rated On: February 19, 2019 11:50 pm
Rated By: dyBese
 
     
     
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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 definitely like this solution because going straight to the source is a good idea. However, the parent may not be comfortable with talking to the source so then advising them to go to an administrator.
Rated On: February 20, 2019 3:29 pm
Rated By: Meghan Fletcher
 
     
     
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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: Yes, documentation is always a must,
Rated On: October 17, 2019 4:03 pm
Rated By: JyLaVe
 
     
     
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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, this is a great way to handle it.
Rated On: October 20, 2019 9:46 pm
Rated By: JeTeQu
 
     
     
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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 with this solution. If administration is not being helpful with this situation, it is best to point the person to the next best thing: the person that they are asking about.
Rated On: October 14, 2020 6:51 pm
Rated By: RyWaPy
 
     
     
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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 15, 2020 9:27 pm
Rated By: Angela Mitchell
 
     
     
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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 like this solution because it mentions that this parent is not your problem because you don't even teach their kid. Documenting any contact is smart too for evidence. I would personally do this.
Rated On: March 30, 2023 3:05 am
Rated By: XereRa