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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 feel like you need to pull the parent aside and let her know that you are very grateful for all she does for the class and to help out but the rules are in place in the class for all students to follow to ensure safety, order, and an effective educational environment. I would remind the parent that while in the classroom it is your job to keep the students safe and to teach them and that as a guest in the classroom it is important that she enforces the rules posted in the classroom for all students. I would monitor her behavior after the conversation and if the behavior continues i would ask the parent not to return to the classroom to volunteer until she is able to support your classroom in a respectful manner and follow the posted rules. |
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