Why do parents avoid parent teacher conferences?
I didn’t skip them, but I found them, all in all, confusing. Some teachers said very positive things and others were discouraging. For instance, my child, who did well in math, somehow did poorly in the final test. She wanted to be in a harder group. I was told to just accept she wasn’t good at it. In order to move to a higher group, she was told she had to get perfect scores on all tests and she did, moving up twice and doing very well. If it weren’t for her, I might have believed what the teacher said. Even in high school, being late or not opening your book right at the start of class would result in a lower grade. Nothing a parent could do about it. Other teachers said very positive things. I didn’t know what to think.
How can I prevent my parents taking my electronics away for the night?
So, here is my problem. I am a 14 year old boy. In the beginning of this year my parents hired 2 tutors for me, german and math. My german tutor comes 2 times a week right when my school ends at 5 pm, then the lesson finishes at 7 pm, that leaves me 2 hours everyday apart from sunday and saturday, my parents also force me to go to bed and take away all my electronics at 9 o clock, (supposedly because they are bad fir my health) I dont have enough time to do homework, work on school projects and play games, relax, socialize, etc and my parents wont give me enough time even to finish school work, you see my school heavily depends on electronics and so without them I can not even do any school work, I am in 8th grade so that is a problem for me, I tried talking to them about it but they dont care, I tried making a deal but they dont care, I even took my time and researched about this in the library and presented them all the evidence showing that phones do NOT harm your health but they dont give a crap, so my question is how can I get rid of the tutors or keep my electronics for the night???
What do you think of parents evenings/parent teacher conferences?
Parent/teacher conferences are very valuable to discuss the child’s academic progress, and other domains; social/ emotional, cognitive and more.Teachers present to the parents the picture of the child in the class setting. It’s a time consuming tasks to complete to do the entire evaluation.Some schools cancel classes for the conferences, some do it in the late afternoon, some do it in the evening and some do it over the weekend.There is no ‘ideal’ time to do it, and you can’t please everyone. Your child’s school do it in the evening, so parents want miss work.If this time is inconvenient for you, send an email to the teacher, explain why you can’t make it and ask if there is other time you can hold the conference.Good luck!
How long does a parents evening last?
My friend teaches 8/9 year olds and has parents evening tonight. How long does the whole evening last (roughly) for the teacher? Is it a very late evening finish?
Nervous about parents evening??? HELP!!!?
First, you are probably stressing needlessly. The teachers at parents' night are busy, they have a lot of people to talk to, and they simply do not have time to "tattle" on individual students who commit minor infractions. The chances are that nobody will say anything and it will all be just fine. If you are seriously worried and you feel you simply must do something, talk to your mom about the problem beforehand and tell her what you said here. If she hears about the situation from you first, she is much less likely to get angry about it. She will not be "surprised" when the teacher tells her, and she probably will let the matter drop. While I recommend that you do nothing, since I think the likelihood of a problem is extremely small, talking to your mom first is your best action if you feel one must be taken. And as soon as possible, talk privately with your "mate" and ask her why she hates you. When she acts shocked, say "You must really hate me if you want to keep getting me in trouble with the teacher." That kind of exchange tends to wake up people who are clueless and should help keep you out of trouble in the future.
How do i get a curfew? Im 13 with restrictive parents?
YES...FAIR There are so-o many parenting styles..It is obvious your parents care. It does seem mean, cruel, backward and 'not up with the play' to NOT give you alot of independence right now at 13. Especially if your friends are enjoying the priveledge! As a Mum, I suggest getting your folks involved with the families of the boys you want to be with, the most. This is good for their confidence. As they can see how you all interact, and how sensible your friends are, (or what the mates strengths are.) The more you expose your parents to your friends, the more they will understand how they function. Honestly, they probably trust YOU..it is the worst case scenarios that are the wall! It is the exposure to possible nasties, they are probably defensive about. 13 is a classic age for experimentation and expanding boundaries beyond home. Following the advice of peers or other male role models is normal at this age on. Sports or hobbies are a safer option for now. (I hear you groaning already) If your peers are out, what are they up to? So many kids are exposed to alcohol, drugs of varying kinds, sex and even abusers. Would your mates know what to do in a crisis without a trusted adult about? You may have theories as to what you'd do, but have you honestly got back up plans or instincts which warn you of impending trouble? I've seen even 18-25 year olds make some pretty stupid moves..showing how naive they really are. Street-wise kids are canny, usually because they grew up with hard knocks and life-experiences I wouldn't wish on anyone. Often living hard-out and burn out young, too. Your folks are protective, which is a painful stage that may last for a couple more years, sorry. A curfew will only work, if your parents are assured of WHERE you will be and with WHOM, and exposed to what others. Also,in an emergency, they need to know EXACTLY where you are. The controlled situations are best, for now. Build their trust and show them over time, you are aware they have your best interests at heart.
Why do my parents keep checking in on me at night?
As a parent I can say checking in becomes a habit when your child is young enough to need someone checking to make sure they are safely in bed throughout the night.As they get older it creates a sense of calm to look in on their sleeping face, especially during the times when we have been battling throughout the day. Even though they’re now in high school I have to resist the temptation to check on them, because that’s how I’ve always reassured myself that they’re okay.Now that you’re old enough to want privacy it’s worth sitting down with your parents and asking them if they’re willing to start treating you like an emerging adult. Remind them that they wouldn’t check in on their grown siblings or friends in that way. If you present your case with maturity, they may decide on their own that this habit is no longer necessary.If they’re worried you might lose track of time and not get enough rest, then be prepared to discuss how you’ll solve their concern in a way that doesn’t require checking on you directly.If they just want to connect with you for a moment each evening, you might offer to exchange their ritual for a new one, like voluntarily visiting them for a brief chat or to watch a show together at a convenient time in the evening, or giving them both a hug before you retire to your room for the night.Whatever their motive, you’ll only discover their reasons by asking. Your parents are unique individuals with their own past experiences and belief systems. Clear and respectful communication will help you understand them, gives them a chance to understand you, and may even shift your relationship to the next level—where they begin to trust you with new opportunities to prove your maturity and ability to take responsibility in life.
Do teachers get nervous on parents evening?
Many teachers do in fact get nervous on parent teacher conferences. Or any event when they have to meet the student’s parent(s). Sure, every teacher has that student(s) whom is exceptional. They are fantastic, and are intrigued to meet the ones whom helped raise such a fine young lady/man.Then you have the majority of the others:The “Not my child”These parents have the ‘perfect child’. If their child is failing a class, teacher’s fault. It’s never the fact their child is skipping class. Can’t be that they are getting high in the bathroom because their kid doesn’t do drugs…even though they reek of weed. Can’t be their child who’s being disruptive in class, their making fart noises, or making rude comments is not real. Can’t be, they have a perfect child. And the child getting beat up every day? Oh, that kid has either been mistaken in pointing out their child, or is doing it for some unforeseeable reason. Because they raised an angel.The “Dumpster fires”These are the parents that show up, on the rare times they do, just as bad or rude as their kid. That little punk that’s been vandalizing the class room, beating up the kid in the wheel chair, and tell off the teach….well they all had it coming. The vandalizing is self expression, the kid in the wheelchair can’t take a joke. Oh, and the teacher is just a ‘know it all’ and needs to remember they are the one’s paying the teacher’s salary. So back off their kid. Because they are the superior ones.The “Oh God I’m being Punked right?”These are the parents that show up, and the teacher looks at them and thinks “I’m getting punked right now right? I mean this can’t be real, these can’t be the kids’ parents.”. These parents show up with no idea who the teacher is, what class their own kid is in. They show up in sweatpants, stained clothing, reeking of god only knows what. Have no idea of anything regarding their child, good or bad. And couldn’t care less, about anything.Just a few reasons why teacher’s get nervous. Because they never know what horrors await them.
When does sleeping in a parent's bed need to stop?
my girlfriend has a 12 year old son that she still allows to sleep in bed with her when i'm working at night. on my nights off her son sleeps on the couch (he has his own bed) and she allows this, but he makes up some excuse or reason to come in the bedroom or get her out of bed (like mom can you make me something to eat, or mom i'm cold turn the heat up, or mom im scared i heard something) i understand feeling secure with a parent is a normal part of childhood but isnt 12 a bit old to still be in this phase? the boy will be 13 soon. am i unreasonable in my thinking that he needs to be in his own bed ALL the time and my girlfriend is doing more harm that good?