Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Crying Teenager Mr. Askew has a new student who was degraded to his class because her performance wasn't good in the class she was taking. Her mom has been very sick, which causes her to cry in the middle of the class or loose focus. Mr. Askew has talked to the school counselor and the department has talked to her, but the behavior seems to persist. He tries to be supportive but his options are running low. What should Mr. Askew do in this situation? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) I would cooperate with the other support methods and communicate about what has and hasn't been working. I think laxing due dates may assist in reducing stress. Similarly, if they have issues with the material, offer to pull them aside and review it with them one on one, where they may have less stress about having to perform in a public environment.