Apart from their parents, teachers are among the most influential adults in a child’s life.
Teachers are patient, devoted, and, as we learned in recent years, remarkably flexible too.
But, consciously or not, parents sometimes say things to teachers that are either inappropriate or downright disrespectful.
Just asyou wouldn’t say to a new college grad"Time to get a job!"
It’s embarrassing and often baffling if the behavior seems totally out of character for them.
Others may be subconsciously reacting to a change or a stressful situation at home.
Further, many kids want to test their boundaries to see what the teacher finds acceptable.
Instead of arguing, work with your child’s teacher to get to the bottom of the problem.
Is the behavior constant, or does it happen only during certain times of the day?
Is your child trying to avoid something, like a reading period or a deadline project?
If your kid is a preschooler, hunger or fatigue can often lead to acting out.
Others even attend college at night to earn advanced degrees or additional certifications.
Hardly your average 9 to 5 job.
Plus, those “free” summer months aren’t so free.
Most teachers are paid only during the 10 months of the school year, perWealthy Nickel.
AsLittle Thingsclarifies, teaching at this level is just as demanding a career as lecturing on college physics.
As these teachers interact with their students, they assess their development and ask questions to encourage higher-level thinking.
To that end, you’re free to show your appreciation for preschool teachers by respecting their job.
verify they have a complete set of extra clothes and underwear.
However, you won’t get anywhere by going on the offensive.
Instead, calmly express your specific concerns and invite the teacher’s input, asThe Guardianrecommends.
What method do you use in class?"
If they use an app like ClassDojo, join the account.
At the same time, respect your teacher’s privacy by not calling after office hours or on weekends.
