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[quote=Anonymous]I'm the middle school teacher who recommended disengaging. In retrospect I think that was bad advice. I meant to say you should try to distance yourself emotionally which is very different from giving up on a student. I had a student once who challenged my authority, was disrespectful and defiant. I was at the end of my rope and very close to kicking her out of class (this was an extracurricular). Finally I did call her out on it and involved her parents. We worked hard together and now she is one of my best students. She often asks me for references that I freely give. This was a learning moment for me as a teacher just as it was for her as a student. Don't shy away from these opportunities because they are uncomfortable. Sometimes that discomfort is what we all need to grow. My original post was reactionary and failed to recognize the importance of holding your student accountable. I agree with others that you should be as objective as possible. This really isn't about you. It's about your student and the choices she is making now that will shape the person she will become. Good luck.[/quote]

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