Yesterday was open house at school and most of my families came to meet me, and most were friendly, open and supportive. Then one mom comes waltzing in this morning and takes an hour of my time drilling me on my credentials and experience. She tells me she wants to know at all times where her kid is in relation to grade level and wants a breakdown analysis of every assessment I give. She tells me they definitely won't be returning next year and they've never been happy with the school it's a private school. Ok lady. Sounds like you might want to consider home schooling so you can control every aspect of your kid's like and then therapy to help him overcome your crazy. Sheesh. And she's coming back tomorrow because she wanted to meet me without her kid first. I guess I'll just have less planning done on how to educate her kid.
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Oof. There are times when you wish some parents would just back up, and then there are other parents who couldn't care less that their kids can't spell. She sounds like she's going to be a lot of fun this year!
On the other side it is a bit refreshing for me. I live on a community where you can't send homework home with students because their parents can't read, can't or wont help them with homework or are just to drugged out to care.
This!
I have a parent like this a few years ago and the principal told her she was being unreasonable and that teachers were not required to do whatever it is was she wanted. BTW, I moved up to teach HS and have this child/parent again this year. Ugh!
Nodding my head in vigorous agreement with all of this, lol. Sorry you got one of "those" parents... really hope the situation works out well for everyone involved!
Nodding my head in vigorous agreement with all of this, lol. Sorry you got one of "those" parents... really hope the situation works out well for everyone involved!
Good luck tomorrow (today)-
I would remember that the mom is concerned about her kid's success. If you keep the conference about the kid, that will help.
I would ask her what kind of information she wants. Show her an assessment and ask her what she wants. Tell her that you will see what you can do, but don't promise anything. Wait until the school year begins.... it's hard to say if she'll keep it up; she may just be trying to intimidate you.
I think it is one thing to help her understand where her child is; if her expectations are still ridiculous, I would have your principal conference with the parent to discuss realistic expectations.. and I'd try to be in on that conference. Say as little as possible- the less you commit to, the better off you'll be. However, you still have to stay positive and conversational. I hope that makes sense.
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not sure about school politics...but can you basically tell her to just follow up with her kids regarding your class schedule? I am totally cool with a parent wanting to be involved but that is beyond over board!
I always tell my teachers that I cant wait to be of assistance, and to please feel free to beat my kid if needed oh and to ONLY expect her to say please, thank you, yes sir, no sir etc. If not, standard coping the dictionary is totally fine by me.
good luck!!
Ugh sorry! Way to start the school year
Can you talk to the child's previous teachers to see how they handled the situation? Whenever I have a parent like this I try to talk to other teachers for advice.
I agree to talk to the principal (unless they are sucky pushovers). Also I hope for your sake that she is the type that comes on strong at the beginning and then turns out ok (doesn't sound like it though). Best of luck!