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  Case: Distinct smell
I have a kindergartener who always comes into school in the morning reeking of weed and all her belongings smell like it too. Who should I confront about this and how (without sounding accusational)?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I think the best solution would be to first speak with administration about the problem and ask them what is the best way to proceed with this issue. If you directly contact the parents on your own they may become upset and defensive and it probably won't solve the problem. Maybe administration could set up a parent-teacher conference to address the problem.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: I agree
Rated On: February 24, 2019 1:16 am
Rated By: Myria Coure
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
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Comments: The scent of drugs would warrant a search of the immediate premise for the police and there would be no doubt that if the child smells of the drugs they have been in contact with said drugs or with people that use them.
Rated On: February 24, 2019 4:41 am
Rated By: ysyBuW
 
     
     
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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: Definitely see what the administration says first before doing anything else.
Rated On: February 24, 2019 6:19 pm
Rated By: upehaS
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: Good way to deal with the issue, I think this could turn bad if it's not handled with the people at the top.
Rated On: February 24, 2019 6:37 pm
Rated By: yVevyQ
 
     
     
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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
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Comments: I agree with this post. You do not want to upset or offend the parents
Rated On: February 24, 2019 8:22 pm
Rated By: GeQapy
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Rated On: February 25, 2019 1:29 am
Rated By: ZyQeHy
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
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Comments: I agree, contacting administration and the guidance counselor is the best way to help this situation
Rated On: February 25, 2019 2:03 am
Rated By: eNesuS
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: I think bringing administration is going to be the only place for there to be improvement. Otherwise the parent might be angry and you don't want that without administration being present.
Rated On: July 2, 2019 1:08 am
Rated By: pehute
 
     
     
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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: In this situation I agree that "punting the ball" to the administration is the best bet. More time to teach and less time confronting something outside the "teaching jurisdiction."
Rated On: July 2, 2019 7:14 pm
Rated By: quqyVe
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: I agree with this solution, because the guidance counselor and the administrators are train how to handle this kind of issue.
Rated On: July 5, 2019 3:39 am
Rated By: Hanalara Helland
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
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The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
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Comments: Unless the smell is causing questions by other students or disruption in class it may be something our of your control.
Rated On: July 6, 2019 11:22 pm
Rated By: yHumuG
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments:
Rated On: October 10, 2019 1:34 pm
Rated By: pagyDa
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: good idea
Rated On: November 4, 2019 1:29 am
Rated By: seJuQa
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: This is a great solution.
Rated On: February 19, 2020 6:16 pm
Rated By: JeRaGu
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: I think that this is the best solution because if you try to speak to the parents alone they may become angry or defensive.
Rated On: February 23, 2020 6:42 pm
Rated By: emaXub
 
     
     
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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
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Comments: I like this solution because this situation seems like one that could potentially get out of hand if the parents are contacted before administration is made aware of the situation.
Rated On: October 13, 2020 10:16 pm
Rated By: RyWaPy
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: Yes, definitely run it by the admin.
Rated On: March 3, 2021 9:34 pm
Rated By: yqeRas
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
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Comments: I agree with this solution, contacting the administration sounds like the best plan.
Rated On: March 8, 2021 3:50 am
Rated By: baQabe
 
     
     
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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: Talking with the administration is a great first step as there may be laws or exceptions that the teacher is not aware of. It could also help set up a way to talk about it with the parents.
Rated On: October 31, 2021 4:54 am
Rated By: aseTyD
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
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Comments: I think this is a good solution. Not directly talking to the parents but talking with your administration to see how they can help the child. It's all about the children.
Rated On: October 31, 2021 6:19 pm
Rated By: uByXeh
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
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Comments: Consulting the administration or guidance counselors is the best path to success, I feel.
Rated On: November 8, 2022 3:32 am
Rated By: etaWeW