Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Overbearing parent What do you do when a parent volunteers to help with a lot, which you happily accept, but then they become a little overbearing? I worked with a parent that was willing to help with anything the teachers needed, but once they felt comfortable around the teachers she started overstepping her boundaries. She would give her daughter permission to do things in the classroom that were against the rules but I felt uncomfortable confronting the mom about it. She was so helpful in so many areas that I let the little things slide, but the situation started increasing (snowball effect). Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) I would have a talk with the mom and remind her that she is there to help and that you are the teacher at the end of this.                 Rating The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No The suggested solution is relevant to the case No The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No The suggested solution is original Yes Comments: I would never do this! This is wrong. Rated On: March 1, 2017 5:54 pm Rated By: GyNyzu                 Rating The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No 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 No The suggested solution is original No Comments: This way is a little bit harsh and it needs to be known that her help is appreciated. Rated On: October 12, 2017 5:09 pm Rated By: yneLuM                 Rating The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No The suggested solution is original Yes Comments: This solution is confrontational. Rated On: February 19, 2018 10:37 pm Rated By: uDyJeZ                 Rating The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No The suggested solution is relevant to the case No The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No The suggested solution is original No Comments: I think talking to the parent is the best solution, however, the way this situation is approached is a bit aggressive and could potentially lead to hard feelings, which is best to avoid. Rated On: July 6, 2018 5:31 pm Rated By: Rochelle Young                 Rating The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No The suggested solution is relevant to the case No The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No The suggested solution is original No Comments: Having a discussion with mom is necessary, but the first conversation should be done very sensitively so the mother doesn't feel attacked. Rated On: October 14, 2018 8:05 pm Rated By: yJuhuv                 Rating The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No The suggested solution is relevant to the case No The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No The suggested solution is original No Comments: This solution may not be the most effective for the situation. Addressing the situation and confronting the parent in such a blunt, harsh manner may make both the student and parent feel uncomfortable and unfairly accused. This may also deter other parents from volunteering in the future when they hear how parents are reprimanded so abruptly. Rated On: February 21, 2019 5:48 am Rated By: dygavu