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  Case: The last year
On the first day of the school year the parent comes in stating that last year their child was constantly in trouble for no reason and that they will be coming in weekly to check up that you are doing your job correctly. They state that they have no hesitation in
taking it further. The parent was quite threatening. How do you handle this situation?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I would try to calm the parent down and explain whatever happened last year in no way reflects what will happen this year. The student is in control of his own actions, and he will only be "in trouble" when he breaks a school or classroom rule. I would be very kind to the parent and tell them that they are always welcome to contact me about concerns regarding their child. If the threats concerned me, I would report the parent to the administration and make sure they know I am worried about my safety.
 
     
     
  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,I would tell the administration also.
Rated On: October 14, 2014 11:21 pm
Rated By: ybaHyp
 
     
     
  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 don't think telling the parent they have no reason to check on you as a teacher would go ever very well, especially with someone so determined.
Rated On: October 17, 2014 6:02 pm
Rated By: ehaZeb
 
     
     
  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 would report this immediately to administration.
Rated On: October 17, 2014 11:36 pm
Rated By: Ashley
 
     
     
  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 Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: This is not the best answer and solution for this case.
Rated On: October 18, 2014 10:20 am
Rated By: zemyRy
 
     
     
  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 believe this is the best solution. It is important to talk to the parent and let them know you are willing to communicate with them on any concerns with their child. It is also important that you let them know you will contact administration if you feel this parent becomes a problem with your teaching the class.
Rated On: February 27, 2015 12:03 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 agree with this scenario.
Rated On: February 27, 2015 6:45 pm
Rated By: myNyHy
 
     
     
  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:
Rated On: March 1, 2015 4:56 am
Rated By: apazeR
 
     
     
  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 No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I think it is important to tell the parents that you are not the same as the teacher last year. I like how you said the only reason their child would be in trouble would be because they broke a school or classroom rule. I also agree that it is important to have an open door policy and are able to contact you anytime. Overall I feel that the teacher handled the situation perfectly.
Rated On: March 2, 2015 3:37 am
Rated By: NaHuVa