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[quote=Anonymous]I am shocked by how many posters have attacked this poor kid and the OP.  To the OP, I am sorry to hear that your child feels that he/she is not liked by the teacher.  It must be really tough for your DC.

This is where I as a parent would subtly step in and try to gain favor for my DC with this teacher.  Could you seek this teacher's advice on something....like summer programs for your DC and then gush about how much your DC likes his/her class, etc.?  Could you set up a brief meeting with this teacher to assess how your child is doing?  The teacher should give you candid feedback, and your gut will know if this teacher harbors some resentment toward your DC or just a "so-so" feeling toward him/her.   Do not attack the teacher or accuse the teacher of playing favorites.

Also, maybe you could encourage your DC to ask the teacher if there is any extra work your DC could do for the teacher or the class.  Is this his homeroom teacher or a teacher he has all day?  Could your child volunteer to help the teacher before/afterschool in any way?  You must help your child learn to "win over" people who may not necessarily like him/her.  This is one of those life skills that is crucial for a child to navigate to be successful.  Read the book "Outliers" by Malcolm Caldwell.

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