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Why good relationship between parents and teachers?

May 27th, 2010

In the interest of the child, a good relationship between the parent & teacher is very essential. both plays a complementary role, established in the trust and dialogue. In reality, this relationship requires sometimes a little tact and strategy! Some tips for proper positioning.
The teacher’s role is to teach and the role of parents is to educate. But at school, the teacher must be respected in its class and its values and ways of seeing are not always what you preach at home. Relationship is a dance between what is acceptable, desirable and sometimes what is not.

Parent-teacher meetings aim is to discus about the mental & physical well being of the child, at least twice a year, a contact between families and teachers is very important. The professor of your child, tells how he perceives his work and some pro & cons of your child attitude. You, being a parent are in a position to hear what he has to say or to represent your child to enhance his performance in academics. openness to dialogue are essential. You can ask how to help your child better in his homework and how to encourage the type of any difficulties it encounters.

When you meet the teacher, Show that you are aware of the situation and you want to set it in respect of the interest of your child. Listen without judging what the teacher has to say, do not look to defend your child too much, nor to accuse blindly. Set a professor with the attitude with which he can feel at ease, while having your support. Talk back at home with your child to explain what is expected of him as accurately as possible. similarly the report card can reveal things you would like to discuss with a particular teacher. Ask for a meeting but it is important to do so by preventing your child and explaining why.