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Case: Teacher-Parent Relationship
I am a fairly young teacher, and I teach in the same high school I graduated from. Therefore, I know a lot of the parents of the students I teach and coach. I had a relationship with the parents prior to teaching their kids. Therefore, there have times where that parent comes up to me and asks me about a student other than their own because their child is about to start dating them or hanging out with them. Unfortunately, I have to tell these parents that I cannot discuss with them another student that is not their own. How can I express this to the parents without straining the relationship that I have had with them for many years prior?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
If I was in your shoes, I would explain to the parents that I have to separate your professional life and my personal life. I would assure them that it was nothing against them, and I would say the same to other parents to protect their child as well. |
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
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| The suggested solution is original |
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| Comments: I agree with this solution. If these parents that you knew before you were their children's teacher value your friendship they will understand. |
| Rated On: February 27, 2016 6:41 pm |
| Rated By: aTeRaz |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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| Comments: Exactly! |
| Rated On: March 5, 2016 2:46 pm |
| Rated By: Allyssa Straquadine |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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| Comments: I agree with you about being honest and letting parents know that there is a thin line between friendship outside work and confidentiality of other students. |
| Rated On: July 9, 2016 7:39 pm |
| Rated By: PuWupe |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
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| The suggested solution is original |
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| Comments: This is a great way to handle this situation. |
| Rated On: July 10, 2016 6:04 pm |
| Rated By: LuLyHa |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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| Comments: Setting the expectation up front will hopefully help avoid any future situations. |
| Rated On: October 15, 2016 2:11 pm |
| Rated By: yJatyt |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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| Comments: "Just like I would never speak of your child to another parent, I can't do that about this student. Thanks for understanding!" |
| Rated On: July 4, 2017 12:47 am |
| Rated By: yGedeb |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
Yes
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| Comments: Great solution. Explaining to them that you keep your personal and professional lives separate makes it clear without sounding unfriendly. |
| Rated On: July 10, 2017 12:55 am |
| Rated By: jeRumu |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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| Comments: I feel this to be a very effective and useful solution. |
| Rated On: February 25, 2018 10:45 pm |
| Rated By: aWyreQ |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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| Comments: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this |
| Rated On: February 19, 2019 7:41 pm |
| Rated By: GeQapy |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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| Comments: I think that this would be the best way to handle this situation because all parties are considered. |
| Rated On: February 23, 2020 9:14 pm |
| Rated By: emaXub |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
Yes
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| Comments: This solution is a good way to explain it to the parents. |
| Rated On: April 2, 2023 2:00 am |
| Rated By: GeduVy |
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