Sometimes, parents will be angry with you if their child receives a bad grade or detention. Try not to take it personally. Instead, document everything. Keep a file for each student, and keep detailed notes for every instance of missed assignment deadlines and disruptive behavior. When speaking with parents, try to follow these steps:
- Hear the parents out until they are done, without jumping into the conversation.
- Take responsibility and apologize, even if you did nothing wrong.
- Explain classroom policies if need be, without being defensive.
- Put the focus on the child and discuss proactive solutions that get the parents, you and the student working together collaboratively.
Teaching can be a very rewarding career. While all jobs can be stressful, it is important to keep calm and ensure that you are always working hard to give your students the best education possible.
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