Title: 7 Tips for Teachers on Dealing with Difficult Parents
Headings: 7 Tips for Teachers on Dealing with Difficult Parents
Beyond the classroom
7 Tips for Teachers on Dealing with Difficult Parents
1. No Surprises
2. Meet Face-to-Face with Parents
3. Alert Your Principal or Department Chair to the Situation
4. Listen and Ask Questions
5. Try to Find Things You Agree On
6. Don't Allow Yourself to Be Pressured
7. Know When the Conversation Is Over

Content: But some parents may not feel so kindly toward their child's teacher as the year winds down. Perhaps their child failed a final exam and needs to go to summer school, or maybe their child struggled throughout the year and you recommended testing to determine if they have a learning disability. Or, maybe their child missed a lot of instruction, and you think they need to repeat the year. Whatever the issue, you're probably not looking forward to dealing with difficult parents at this point. But there are plenty of ways to defuse the situation, keep your cool, and even help parents come to an understanding about their child's progress. 1. No Surprises
This is probably the most important thing to keep in mind throughout the year: Make sure you keep parents apprised of any issues. If you think a student has learning problems and should be tested, don't wait until the entire year has passed before suggesting it. You can often avoid problems at the end of the year if parents have already been made aware of your concerns.