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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Op here - I appreciate the different perspectives. I don’t assume he’s a bad teacher, I allow for the possibility that my child isn’t giving me an accurate report, but I still conclude that whatever is happening is hurting his self-esteem. Easier said than done to communicate with the teacher behind his back - i need him to trust me enough to confide in me in the future, so if something more serious ever comes up he doesn’t bypass me because he knows he can’t trust me to keep my word. I really was just venting because it sucks to have your kid cry about non-academic school issues.[/quote]

I think that it would be worthwhile to revisit the topic with your son and tell him that you have done some more thinking about it and that you would like to ask the teacher about it. I'd try to honor your son's confiding in you, but, let him know that as his parent that you have a responsibility to look out for his best interest and that you can do so in a way that is respectful and will not risk him being punished or ostracized further. Maybe you could write up what you intend to ask or how you intend to address and share it with your son to help him feel more comfortable? Invite him into the process so that he can feel some degree or ownership or comfort over how it is handled and show him you have his back and will support him. [/quote]

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