| It may be difficult to know how to resolve problems | | | | overreact. The teacher may not have meant any |
| with teachers because this sort of problem is so often | | | | harm in his or her remark or action. The majority of |
| unexpected. We believe our children should have | | | | teachers wants to do the right thing involving the |
| positive relationships with teachers. Some parents | | | | needs of their pupils and will do whatever is needed to |
| might tell their child to handle the situation as best as | | | | resolve any problems. If you don't get an acceptable |
| they can, but other parents might be angry and put the | | | | response from the teacher, you must look for another |
| blame on the teacher. Both of these situations can | | | | way to deal with the situation. |
| cause problems for the child's education. In this piece, | | | | If you can't find a resolution with the teacher, request a |
| we will offer some suggestions that will help you | | | | meeting with the school counselor. They might be able |
| handle these touchy situations that may not be | | | | to solve the conflict and come up with an answer. If |
| beneficial to your child's education. | | | | you still can't reach a compromise, then the principal |
| There is no need to rush to the school if your child tells | | | | should be involved. Keep the meeting respectable with |
| you of a problem with one of their teachers. Pay | | | | a productive tone, and don't let anger take over the |
| attention to your child's story first to find out the actual | | | | conversation. Don't forget, you are there to assist your |
| problem. Perhaps your child misunderstood the | | | | child in clearing up his/her problem. |
| teacher's words or actions. If the problem persists, then | | | | It is difficult to get along with everyone, so conflict |
| you need to determine if the teacher is at fault or if | | | | situations can happen, even in a classroom. If your child |
| your child is partly responsible. Outline methods of | | | | is having a problem with one of his teachers, use the |
| non-confrontational conflict resolution for your child. | | | | situation as a teaching moment to explain that there |
| When you step away and let the child handle the issue | | | | are two sides to every issue and show them how |
| alone, you are teaching them their first important lesson | | | | these types of problems can be resolved amicably. |
| about resolving conflict. Make sure your child knows | | | | Most teachers' main goal is a good education for their |
| that you will step in and help if you are needed. | | | | students. By following these guidelines, you should be |
| A phone call or a visit after school may be necessary | | | | able to manage a situation involving a teacher who |
| if your child cannot manage the problem alone. Listen | | | | has behaved unfairly. As long as your child feels safe |
| to both sides before rushing to judgment. Of course, | | | | and secure at school, all other problems can be |
| you must stick up for your child; however, don't | | | | resolved. |