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how to deal with angry parents

Parent has a thing about her child being singled out. If a student doesn't follow the rules they put themselves in the predicament of being singled out in my mind.

Question applies to ages: 13, 14

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avatarJenny.eduguide
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Top 5 in: Discipline, Families and Relationships, Family Activities, Financial Aid for College, Growth and Development, Health and Wellness, Parenting Support, Parents and Schools, School Policy and Education Issues, Study Skills and Academics, Transitions and Readiness, Study Skills and Academic StrategiesTop 5 in 12 Topics		 It sounds to me that you agree with this parent. That her child IS being singled out. I guess you just need to diplomatically explain to her that if her child is going to do things to get attention, then there will be consequences.

Obviously these consequences aren't meant to be positive, if they were, why would the student stop this behavior? Although, there are parents that believe their children are perfect angels no matter what they do. If that's the case, then good luck because you are going to need it.

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avatarLizInHolt
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Top 5 in: Career Training, Choosing College, Depression and Mental Health, Discipline, Families and Relationships, Health and Wellness, Home Learning and Field Trips, Learning Disabilities and Special Needs, Learning Styles, Manners and Values, Parenting Support, Parents and Schools, Safety, School Policy and Education Issues, Setting Goals and Getting Motivated, Study Skills and Academics, Transitions and Readiness, Students' Civil RightsTop 5 in 18 Topics		 By this age, the child has probably figured out that mom will always come to his defense, even if he's in the wrong. It might be helpful to prepare a list of your classroom (and school) rules and the consequences when they are not followed. As long as you apply the rules and the consequences equitably to all students, you're totally in the 'right' to do what it sounds as if you've been doing - punishing bad behavior. You'd be doing this student no favors by backing off. And maybe if the mom sees that the kid is starting to shape up, she'll see that 'no means no' is something she could do, too!


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