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  Case: Dealing With Parents Who Don't Like You
Every year or so, there might be a parent who doesn't like you. It could be how you teach your class, or they just straight up do not like you with no reason what so ever. Now, there are ways to fix that. But what do you think would be the best way to fix the problems between you and the parent?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I would tell the parent(s) good things their child is doing during the school day. Students can complete a self-assessment at the end of the day that goes home with them and gets signed by you and their parents and then returned the next morning. This allows parents to be involved and understand how their child is performing during the school day. If the self-assessment is not returned the next day, then notify the parents with a phone call during school hours. The parent may be judging you based on what the student is telling them when they go home. I would always start the conversations off by addressing the child's positive behaviors and then inform the parent(s) on misbehaviors you are working with their Childs on to improve their academic, behavioral, or social performance during the school day. Keeping the conversation respectful and formal allows you to set the tone that you are there to support their child and offer guidance.
 
     
     
  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 like your approach to this situation. It cover a lot of potential issues that may arrive while still following school and district guidelines and rules.
Rated On: October 8, 2023 10:55 pm
Rated By: veVuDy
 
     
     
  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 is a great idea! Feeding into the parent's disliking toward you would make things uncomfortable I think, so keeping it about the student could make the parent like the teacher more.
Rated On: November 6, 2023 5:06 pm
Rated By: yPyZuz