Comments on: Resolution

By: NovLID

NovLID — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:21:46 +0000

I’m so glad this went so well and it sounds like GG has a very caring teacher.

By: waiting4Ash

waiting4Ash — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:19:59 +0000

I’m really glad that the school was willing to work with you and it went so well.

By: ldw4mlo

ldw4mlo — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:59:18 +0000

Glad it worked out. Some people just don’t get it without some help………………………

It’s nice to know the light bulb does go on………………..

By: chickensoupforchina

chickensoupforchina — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:03:08 +0000

I’m so glad this all worked out. It sounds like everyone involved handled it so well. Kudos to you and to the music teacher. As a teacher myself, I agree that when a parent talks to us in a clear and rational matter it’s easier to understand where they are coming from. What a great resolution. Happy Halloween! :)

By: At Last

At Last — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:56:53 +0000

Oh, what a relief. So glad it worked out for you.

I’m thankful you posted this issue. My first daughter is in grade 1 and this Monday must give a 2 minute oral presentation on her birth story. This whole post has given me some ideas on how to best handle it. Wish me luck!

By: devorah

devorah — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:55:18 +0000

Very. Well. Done.
Kudos for both being and setting an example.
Thank you!

By: soxfan

soxfan — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:27:34 +0000

A happy ending! So refreshing to hear such a positive reaction and outcome–and of course I agree it as said before that it is due in part to how you approached the situation. I find most people don’t mean to be hurtful–and it is usually best to take the calm approach first. At least that is what I tell myself and sometimes have to take a few steps back before I can respond or address these things that come up.

By: maranara

maranara — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:47:35 +0000

RQ – I just love how you handled this. As a teacher, if someone approached me the way you did – calmly, with the intent to educate, I probably would have hugged you. So often parents come in yelling and screaming, and, sadly, it’s usually about far less then this (ie, “how on earth could you assign my daughter an entire novel to read in a month when you know she plays on 3 soccer teams???”). You did a service not just for your girls, but for every other child that this teacher teaches. I love parents like you – I wish there were more of them.

By: Mom2Isabel

Mom2Isabel — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:11:07 +0000

As both a teacher and an AP, I really like the way that you handled the situation. More often than not, it is the manner with which a parent makes a request of me (rather than the actual request itself) that plays a heavier role in determining my response.

I think that respect was demonstrated by and for all involved.

Kudos to all of you!

M2I
http://www.MyChineseShamrock.blogspot.com

By: feelingthejoy

feelingthejoy — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:06:16 +0000

woo-hoo! Great work and approach RQ.

And three cheers for the music teacher. I would not have expected her to have understood all of this in advance. But awesome response once she understood. Most people are great people if you give them the chance!