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 conversation with the parent and let them know that you love having them around to help with things in the classroom, but that you don't want their child breaking the rules of the classroom and setting a bad example for the other students. Ask her to stay quiet while class is going on.                 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: Yes, I agree with this! Reminding the parent about the positive aspects of their presence will help them in understanding what you will tell them about their harmful behavior. Perhaps they will not end up as offended. Rated On: October 31, 2021 9:24 pm Rated By: dedyqa