Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Student from split family I once had a student whose parents were divorced. She lived part time with mom and part time with dad. This student didn't know if she was coming or going. She rarely had her homework and hardly ever returned things to school that needed to be brought back. This was not the child's fault. It was the fault of the parents because of a lack of communication. How do you handle a situation such as this? Do you punish the child for not being prepared and not returning things back to school signed? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) The student should not be punished for something that is out of her control. Sometimes it is hard to get to the parents for a situation like this so I would make accommodations at school. Maybe you could give her extra time to turn in the assignment or let her complete the work at school and leave it there. If it is possible, maybe she can come in early to school or stay later.