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  Case: The Parent who makes verbal threats
A student is slightly injured during a game in class. His parents have been at odds previously with school personnel for a variety of reasons. The father arrives at school for a scheduled appointment you have arranged. He proceeds to make several verbal threats
and accusations towards you.
Parent : I'm not here for niceties.
You: I have been informed of your son's injury.
Parent : He isn't the only one who's going to be hurt. I'll sue you and make sure you don't have a job.
You???
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I would not argue with the parent because they are obviously irate. It is important that you so not say anything inappropriate because you want to protect your job and yourself. I would seek the help and support of administration and explain the situation. It is important that you are prepared to explain the activity, objectives, and why you were doing this activity in the classroom. Also have students available as witnesses in case evidence is needed.
 
     
     
  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 that seeking the help of the administration at this point would be best solution. Being prepared and providing witnesses is also a good idea, and will likely help to solve the issue.
Rated On: October 14, 2014 8:26 pm
Rated By: sugeLu
 
     
     
  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 solution.
Rated On: October 20, 2014 12:58 am
Rated By: suNypy
 
     
     
  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 not do this, having a witness to this situation would be a good idea involving other students in this is not a good idea.
Rated On: March 1, 2015 4:03 am
Rated By: LedaQy
 
     
     
  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 No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: I wouldn't involve any other students if it isn't necessary.
Rated On: March 1, 2015 8:49 pm
Rated By: Natisha
 
     
     
  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: Great idea!
Rated On: March 2, 2015 1:02 am
Rated By: Tana Bill
 
     
     
  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: Never bring in another student that is not related to the situation
Rated On: October 13, 2015 5:36 pm
Rated By: bahete
 
     
     
  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 No
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agreed with most of it except having other children involved. You do not want to have other students get involved in any problems.
Rated On: October 17, 2015 6:41 pm
Rated By: qutehu
 
     
     
  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: Other students should never be involved in situations involving irate parents of another student.
Rated On: July 10, 2017 1:01 am
Rated By: jeRumu
 
     
     
  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: Do not involve the students, they are not part of it.
Rated On: October 14, 2018 6:20 pm
Rated By: aVugaG
 
     
     
  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: Absolutely would not involve other students or put them in harms way.
Rated On: October 20, 2019 5:24 pm
Rated By: LeDyqa