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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I went to my DS teacher conferences (Middle school) a d had so many delightful comments by teachers. English told me he was hilarious and she can count on him to lighten the mood when she needs it. Science said he was the most natural born leader he had taught in his 8 years. One new teacher proclaim DS did whatever he wanted to do and "she could teach the class better if he was not in it". DS is too social and we punish/work with him quite a bit at home (more than siblings) But I appreciate so much that most his teachers see the positive (when they don't have to) and create a great environment for him. And to the teacher that doesn't--your loss for only wanting to teach the kids within the rails. [/quote]

OH FFS, the teacher was giving honest feedback.  Would you prefer he just make shit up to stroke your ego?  Glad you’re ‘working’ on your kid.  The teacher was just making the point that your kid still needs some work.  [/quote]

I'm OP. I guess it's true that some kids "need more work" but I go into conferences assuming the parent knows that. Most of them are clearly involved and caring parents - I have no reason to treat them as if they're dropping the ball. If we talk about academics, that's one thing. It's easy to show where organization or whatever could be improved. I would never tell a parent my class would be easier to teach without their child. It's also the case that even the little rascals who require a bit more, uh, "supervision" DO have really great qualities that make them fun to have in the class.

If I am being 100% honest it's the quirky kids like that who make teaching so great. I do admire the hard worker bees who sit quietly and do a great job on their work, but not every kid can be like that and I don't fault them for it. School can be a hard place to try to fit into 7 hours a day, 5 days a week year in and year out. I like when the kids trust me enough to come to my room and  just be themselves for 90 minutes knowing it's okay. I've got a good rapport with those kids. [/quote]

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