Comments on: What to Do With the Parent Who’s Driving You Crazy https://teach4theheart.com/what-to-do-with-the-parent-whos-driving-you-crazy/ support & community for Christian teachers Sat, 06 May 2023 10:18:24 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.4 By: Suzual https://teach4theheart.com/what-to-do-with-the-parent-whos-driving-you-crazy/#comments/59671 Sat, 06 May 2023 10:18:24 +0000 https://teach4theheart.com/?p=493#comment-59671 In reply to J DEY.

Tips for dealing with a difficult parent include setting boundaries, practicing empathy, seeking support, taking care of yourself, and considering professional help.
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]]> By: J DEY https://teach4theheart.com/what-to-do-with-the-parent-whos-driving-you-crazy/#comments/59319 Tue, 29 Mar 2022 15:30:25 +0000 https://teach4theheart.com/?p=493#comment-59319 INSPIRATIONAL

]]> By: Chalette https://teach4theheart.com/what-to-do-with-the-parent-whos-driving-you-crazy/#comments/6766 Thu, 10 Dec 2015 10:13:39 +0000 https://teach4theheart.com/?p=493#comment-6766 The problem I face on a daily basis is that some of my parents have unrealistic expectations of what their child is capable of doing at present. I teach children with special needs – intellectual disabilities. So I am trying to move the students forward but because the parents won’t acknowledge where their child is currently functioning it makes it extremely difficult to communicate. We have to work together or their child can’t move forward. ???? it’s a constant struggle that I often loose sleep over. But I continue to do it everyday because it’s what’s best for the kids and I wouldn’t have any other way. It’s what God wants me to do.????

]]> By: Beti https://teach4theheart.com/what-to-do-with-the-parent-whos-driving-you-crazy/#comments/1929 Wed, 08 Jul 2015 15:28:23 +0000 https://teach4theheart.com/?p=493#comment-1929 You are right on this. After many years of teaching, I have found that this is the best approach.
Thanks for sharing.
Beti

]]> By: Anonymous https://teach4theheart.com/what-to-do-with-the-parent-whos-driving-you-crazy/#comments/1855 Thu, 28 May 2015 16:40:13 +0000 https://teach4theheart.com/?p=493#comment-1855 Oh I needed this. Thank you so much for yet another amazing article. You’re keeping me on the straight and narrow.

I somehow forgot that partnership with parents isn’t just about exchanging information, but also back-and-forth problem-solving conversations. I shouldn’t be waiting until I feel lost with an issue to involve parents in the brainstorming process!

]]> By: Anonymous https://teach4theheart.com/what-to-do-with-the-parent-whos-driving-you-crazy/#comments/1491 Sat, 19 Jul 2014 00:55:57 +0000 https://teach4theheart.com/?p=493#comment-1491 I make sure to say,”I need your help.” Then go on to explain what is going on.

]]> By: Linda Kardamis https://teach4theheart.com/what-to-do-with-the-parent-whos-driving-you-crazy/#comments/274 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 01:41:17 +0000 https://teach4theheart.com/?p=493#comment-274 In reply to Heather Allen.

That is tough. If it happens again I would talk to them (the parent) about it….and tell them you want to work together to find solutions and ask that they come to you first. I’d also ask the principal that if a parent comes to him he refer them to you (it’s always better to start a conflict resolution with the person themself anyhow so hopefully a principal with more experience would point them to you and/or help you all work it out)

]]> By: Heather Allen https://teach4theheart.com/what-to-do-with-the-parent-whos-driving-you-crazy/#comments/273 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 01:35:43 +0000 https://teach4theheart.com/?p=493#comment-273 This is very helpful.

What do you do if the parent goes to your principal and never talks to you? I’ve had this happen and I was taken totally off-guard. The issue was simply a parent’s preference which I was completely unaware of since I was a new employee. The principal was fairly new as well. The whole thing seemed pretty unreasonable. The parents were young and this was their first child and the second year at the preschool.

I decided to be a stay-at-home mom after that and am just now getting back into the work force and this is my biggest fear.

]]> By: Marla https://teach4theheart.com/what-to-do-with-the-parent-whos-driving-you-crazy/#comments/66 Wed, 25 Sep 2013 22:53:24 +0000 https://teach4theheart.com/?p=493#comment-66 Thank you for this. Starting to get the parent phone calls and this was a great comment about my attitude.

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