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  Case: Death of a Student's Parent
A student of mine just lost their father suddenly. They are typically very well-behaved and eager to learn. Since the passing, this student has had many outburst and is defiant. I feel bad punishing this student because I don't want to cause them any more distress. I can't continue to have this student misbehave, but I also don't want to hurt their feelings. This is a new situation for me and any help would be appreciated.
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
This is a very tragic case. Unfortunately you don't want to be too hard on the child, but you also need to show that you are still the adult and the child must still respect what you say. It is important that as the teacher to explain to the child that their behavior is not acceptable, and that if it continues there will be consequences.
 
     
     
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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: least effective of all responses
Rated On: October 20, 2019 12:31 am
Rated By: abuPuj
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
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 feel like this would just make the problem worse. The student is acting out because they have to deal with strong emotions they may not understand. Telling them there will be consequences if they continue to act out does nothing to help them work out how they're feeling.
Rated On: February 19, 2020 5:49 pm
Rated By: Torii Podmokly
 
     
     
  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 feel the teacher should find a way to help the child cope with the situation before giving consequences.
Rated On: February 24, 2020 12:04 am
Rated By: Janson Gunn
 
     
     
  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: This is way to harsh.
Rated On: February 24, 2020 2:40 am
Rated By: ynepyH
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
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 No
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This would be counterproductive because the child will become even more distressed and possibly act out even more than before. The student does not need that right now.
Rated On: February 26, 2020 12:11 am
Rated By: Emily Malley
 
     
     
  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 never do this.
Rated On: October 8, 2020 10:27 pm
Rated By: DuBuJy
 
     
     
  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: This is not a good solution because this is not how you should treat a child going through a traumatic situation.
Rated On: October 28, 2021 7:01 pm
Rated By: aRaPuB