Q: Typically, I have positive relationships with most of the parents in my class, but one mom continually causes me problems. Whenever she makes a request for her son that I can’t or won’t comply with, she literally screams at me. How should I deal with this out-of-control parent?A: Let’s approach this unreasonable parent like we would an attacking bear. Just roll up in a ball and play dead. Hopefully, she’ll lose interest and roam away to more responsive prey. If that doesn’t work, climb the nearest tree and call animal control for backup.
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"I'm sorry, come back when you're a rational adult, then we'll both talk to find a solution..."
I've got one now that seems to be bi-polar. We hold one meeting, and she's entirely supportive. The next meeting, it's all my fault, I'm picking on her kid, I'm swearing in the classroom etc. Next meeting, she's supportive again.
I've since informed her and the administration I will only talk to her in person with an administrator present.
That's bizarre. I'd almost prefer someone who was terrible, but consistent. At least then, you know what to expect... ok, maybe that's an overstatement :P
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