Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Not knowing what to say There are days where sometimes the parents will ask you a question that is out of your control. You may know the answer to it or you may not. Now when dealing with that parent, what are the best things you can say to ease the conversation? And what is the best way you would answer the question? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) A teacher should respond honestly with a parent and let them know the answer and/or solution to their question is not authorized by you. Instead, the parent(s) should be advised on who they can speak with that would be able to provide support with the situation. If you do not know who to recommend, I would advise telling them, you can look into it for them and provide them with a name of someone who they can reach out to at a later date. I would ask them if you could respond to them later by email or phone. Make sure to ask the parent(s) or guardian(s) their preferred choice of contact and the best times to reach them during the meeting. Teachers should keep in mind parents who are concerned about a situation or have a question are just looking out for their Childs best interests. It is important for teachers to build positive professional relationships with parents. A parent involved in their child's academics often supports their academic achievement too.                 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 think this a great idea because lying and making up an answer would have severe consequences. Being open nd honest with parents is how you build trust. Rated On: November 6, 2023 5:29 pm Rated By: yPyZuz