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  Case: The parent who always brings her kids late
One of your students is consistently brought late to school. Not only does he miss the morning drill, but usually at least 20 minutes of instruction. When he finally arrives, the classroom routine is interrupted by the parent's apology and excuses, and you must take time away from the other students to help the child get his day started. You realize the parent is having a difficult time at home. Well?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
As the teacher, I would first and foremost respectfully ask the parent to try to bring their child in early (making sure to include that I understand the fact that mornings can be crazy and that things happen, but also expressing my concerns- the interruptions as well as the fact that the tardiness is interfering with the classroom routine, including explanations and examples). If the parent expressed some type of morning troubles, I would suggest (and offer to help if needed) to the parent to see if there are other families that live in the same area to see if there is a possibility of a car-pool. I would also suggest the bus system (if available), and look into the matter for the parent to help them out.
 
     
     
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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:
Rated On: April 25, 2013 12:55 pm
Rated By: uDuhyN
 
     
     
  Rating
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 your solution and think that it shows that you genuinely care about your students. Also, it is important to let the parent know that it actually does interrupt the class and can distract students from the material they are trying to learn.
Rated On: October 16, 2014 11:11 pm
Rated By: taMaSe
 
     
     
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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 these ideas. Being understanding and offering help in any way you can will be much more effective in resolving the situation than just pointing out the issue and asking for immediate change to take place.
Rated On: October 18, 2014 6:57 am
Rated By: Kayla Campbell
 
     
     
  Rating
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 your solution, it address both the needs of the student and the parent.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 1:50 am
Rated By: adenar
 
     
     
  Rating
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, the teacher gives help to the parents and remains respectful of them.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 3:26 pm
Rated By: Megan Lee
 
     
     
  Rating
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 this is the best solution. It is a great idea to offer help and suggestions for the parent to ensure her child gets to school on time.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 4:15 pm
Rated By: uVejeg
 
     
     
  Rating
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 solution could respectfully help this situation.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 10:18 pm
Rated By: Brianne Blowers
 
     
     
  Rating
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 great solution to this situation.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 11:30 pm
Rated By: duGyJy
 
     
     
  Rating
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 that the approach of trying to help offer the parent help would keep them more open to listening to and addressing the problem at hand.
Rated On: October 20, 2014 12:23 am
Rated By: JabuDu
 
     
     
  Rating
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 suggesting the bus would depend on their situation, where they live, age of the child, etc. Carpooling might be a simple solution.
Rated On: October 20, 2014 3:20 am
Rated By: WeGuQy
 
     
     
  Rating
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: Showing concerning and offering to help is great idea.
Rated On: February 25, 2015 1:43 am
Rated By: Jen
 
     
     
  Rating
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 use this approach if I were in the same situation. I think it is important to for the teacher to know how the tardiness is effecting her child as well as the other students. It is also important for the parents to know that the bus system and car pooling are options she can consider to get some assistance.
Rated On: February 27, 2015 4:16 am
Rated By: Meredith Bentley
 
     
     
  Rating
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 great solution by explaining how this is impacting the student, teacher and entire class. I believe that the parent might have issues in the morning getting up but then maybe the parent can coordinate a carpool like another parent take in morning and this parent does the pm shift. I would also recommend the bus system as that option might be available.
Rated On: February 28, 2015 1:44 pm
Rated By: aHeXud
 
     
     
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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 solutions! provided lots of alternatives for the parent.
Rated On: March 1, 2015 4:41 am
Rated By: apazeR
 
     
     
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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: Being innovative with a solution is key and this one is just.
Rated On: March 2, 2015 1:51 am
Rated By: Qebysu
 
     
     
  Rating
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 solution.
Rated On: October 16, 2015 5:06 pm
Rated By: uqeMeg
 
     
     
  Rating
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 solution it sounds like you really care for the student.
Rated On: March 2, 2017 11:52 pm
Rated By: Travis Cannon
 
     
     
  Rating
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: Morning can be stressful, but being on constantly being late is rude on any occasion. Offering help is a great way to show concern. Suggesting to car-pool with a friend or classmate would be a good idea. We don't know what goes on behind closed doors, but showing concern to the parent is a great start to solving the issue.
Rated On: March 4, 2017 3:38 pm
Rated By: avenyB
 
     
     
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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: Being hands on is critical. Being there really early is better than being late. Helping the parent work out solutions would work out for the best.
Rated On: October 11, 2017 1:39 am
Rated By: yGeHyz
 
     
     
  Rating
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, if applied would address the parent in a very respectful manner. It's nice you offer the parent suggestions letting them know you understand life outside the classroom.
Rated On: October 16, 2017 2:30 pm
Rated By: Ramos
 
     
     
  Rating
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 solution.
Rated On: February 19, 2020 7:12 pm
Rated By: JeRaGu