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  Case: Disruptive Para
You have a para that comes through your classroom at different times throughout the day. She would like to be "cool" and tries to friend the students. She is very disruptive and allows students to do things that you would never allow. How do you talk to the para without causing hurt feelings?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
In an effort to avoid hurt feelings, remind the para that it is most beneficial for the students that she not do this. Perhaps she doesn't even know how her actions are affecting the class. Remind her it is important that students follow a routine, and these types of intermittent allowances are not helpful in establishing a routine. Keeping it about the students, rather than making it personal can make is easier on both of you.