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Case: Mom is too busy
In my Kindergarten classroom I have a repeating student. This year his mom is a single parent. He is one of 3 children in the home. His mom works 2 jobs to be the sole supporter for the family. She us unable to attend most functions at school such as class parties and award ceremonies. My student gets very sad when other parents are there and his mom is not. As a result he shuts down. He won't do his work, he acts out, and he cries. His mother is aware of the issue but is not in a position to make changes to her work schedule. How can we help this child not feel let down and insignificant?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
This type of situation is hard, especially for the younger students like kindergarteners who are used to being around their parents more frequently. I would get int contact with the student's mother and ask if there are any other relatives who might be able to attend any of the ceremonies or festivities. You could also hold certain class parties, like a pizza party for good behavior, where it's just for the students. I think you could even incorporate this problem into your teaching by discussing different jobs. You could lead into a whole class discussion about responsibilities and how some parents stay at home, and some parents work. |
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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| Comments: I think that it's a good idea to have some things just for the students, and an even better idea to teach about parents different jobs, because that way the child can find others that are in the same situation as him and have a support group at school. |
| Rated On: February 24, 2015 5:18 pm |
| Rated By: LeqeHe |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
No
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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| Comments: I like the idea of inviting other relatives |
| Rated On: February 25, 2015 1:40 am |
| Rated By: Sydbug |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
No
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
No
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
No
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| The suggested solution is original |
Yes
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| Comments: I would never do this! This is wrong! Bringing up a discussion about how some parents stay at home and some go to work may have the child thinking that if their mother really cared about them, they would be at home with their son instead of going to work. It is a touchy subject to bring up in class. |
| Rated On: February 25, 2015 5:43 pm |
| Rated By: tuWyDe |
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