Over the course of your child’s life, they are bound to have at least 15, maybe 20, maybe more, teachers. While you may get on like best friends with some of them, you may also clash with others. 
 
When you do have a problem or issue with your child’s teacher, it is natural that you would want to vent; however, it is important you think before you open your mouth. There's a chance they could be at fault, but there's also a chance you're little one is pulling your leg.
 
'I know someone on the school board'
This can sound like a threat and is the last thing you want to say to any teacher.
 
'I’m not the teacher, that’s your job'
While it is up to the teacher to teach your child, it is your job as the parent to reinforce what is being taught in school. Give the teacher support - your child will never learn if they are taught one thing in school and another thing at home.
 
'My child would never do that'
While you like to think your son or daughter is an angel in school it may actually be a different story. Teachers are not likely to make something up for the sake of it - they have more important things to do.
 
'My child is coming home hungry because you don’t give him/her enough time to eat their lunch'
Before you rush to the school after your little one comes home hungry because they don’t have enough time to eat their lunch, ask them a few questions. Were they too busy chatting or messing with their friends to eat? Don’t blame the teacher before you know the full story.
 
'Why do you give so much homework?'
Just because your child is up late finishing off homework does not automatically mean they are being given too much. Your son or daughter may actually be struggling and need a little help.
 
'My child would never lie'
Are you sure about that? Your child can be completely different in school than at home so it is important you don't immediately assume the teacher is in the wrong. Nobody is perfect, your kiddie included.
 
Never forget, your child's teacher is doing the very important - and very stressful - job of educating your little one. Always try to be fair and don't attack a teacher without having all the information.

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