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  Case: Which parent wins?
I have a student who's parents fight over who gets to pick up the child. The child never knows who to go with because they make him feel bad. Who do I let the child go with? And how can I make this stop?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I would definitely have a meeting with the both of them. Explain how the inconsistency is affecting the child, not particularly blaming them for arguing, but trying to keep the child's best interest in mind. If they can not agree on set days for whom the child goes home with, I think the best next step would be to contact the school's social worker! I would never blame the child, or make it seem like you are attacking the parents, rather suggest best alternatives and try and make them see that the child comes first.
 
     
     
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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 would do this in this situation. I agree with this solution because talking to the parents together may be beneficial to the situation. If a solution can't be reached by the parents then they may benefit from a third party intervening and working with them.
Rated On: October 18, 2020 6:20 pm
Rated By: Santana Loar
 
     
     
  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: awesome idea
Rated On: October 31, 2021 5:07 pm
Rated By: quHyra
 
     
     
  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 may be the best solution as it involves direct contact with the parents to seek common ground. A social worker is also a valid suggestion as there may be even worse situations occurring in the home of the child, in which they may be very distressed.
Rated On: November 19, 2022 3:24 am
Rated By: Triston Williams