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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!)
Remind the parents about confidentiality as a teacher. The parents should understand and this should not strain any relationship
 
     
     
  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 should not be an issue on any type of a real friendship. As an adult/ parent they should understand privacy and that it is unprofessional and cannot be discussed.
Rated On: October 10, 2018 4:01 pm
Rated By: ubeBaz
 
     
     
  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 what I would do in this situation because it is honest and should resolve any conflict.
Rated On: October 19, 2020 2:22 am
Rated By: Santana Loar