Do you like your child's school teacher?

You win some, you lose some. I admire some of her previous teacher's. Some of them I don't especially the ones demanding for last minute mini projects that they want my child to submit with just a few minutes of notice. They cause me stress. One time a teacher asked my daughter and her classmates to practice for a week on a dance routine. The kids are tired from school since they get home at 6PM then they practice up to 8pm to 9pm. At the presentation day itself she announced that the said program will not pushed through..What the heck was that all about? The kids were inconvenienced and their health suffered and yet this happens? I still believe that there are those good teachers that really helped my child developed into a better equipped individual. One hopes for the best.

That is kind of bizarre... did you ASK her what her 'problem' is? If you feel this attitude coming from her, why not confront her and lay your fears to rest? If you are right, then you can take further steps, if you are wrong, you will feel better about the situation. Did you WANT your three year old to go to Headstart or not? If not, then it's your choice and YOUR CHOICE only. It isn't up to any teacher or employee or any other individual or entity on this planet, so who cares? If she harrasses you - or if anybody harrasses you about it, then take it up a notch and go to their supervisor or the school board or the district. I would never allow somebody to do that to me, and by the time I was done with them, they'd KNOW I MEANT BUSINESS AND THEY'D NEVER BRING IT UP AGAIN. If she says anything weird, turn your back on her and walk away. Ignore it. Make a point of SHOWING HER that you're ignoring whatever she said. She'll either call you on it or eventually get it that you don't really appreciate what she said - or you can say 'You know, I really don't appreciate your comments.' and leave it at that. I doubt she is checking up on you, but if you feel that way, why not ask her why she seems so interested in the daily goings-on of your life? She may have no idea how she is coming off to you, then again maybe she does. As far as the original question - do I like my daughter's teacher - yes I do.

The only teacher I took a dislike to was my oldest daughter's English teacher last year. We were at open house, and he found out that her brother and sister were twins and asked them which one was smarter.

Each year the teachers get tougher and expect more from their kids. You just never know about people. I would ignore what she says as much as possible. If she takes her son to school and passes you every day why is that such a big deal? Live and let live. Maybe you can talk to the people at the school and see if you can get your daughter a different teacher.

My daughter is in kindergarten - and I do like her teacher (actually a neighbor recommended her because our kids have the same type of temperament/energy - so we specifically requested her - and we got her). I have always tried to have a teacher/parent relationship with all my daughter's teachers so we can be on the same page, but of course we don't see eye to eye about everything. So often I may like the teacher, but there may be certain aspects about the person or teaching method or whatever, that I may not entirely agree with. We have to remember that teachers are "people" too. They have their own quirks and such - some are nosier than others - and some feel like they have to butt into other people's business like other people we know. I noticed that my personal friends who are teachers (especially elementary teachers) tend to talk in an "all knowing" sort of way . . . that's the way their job is with all those kids they tend too - so they sort of get like that outside their work (some, not all). Perhaps that teacher is stepping on some boundaries with you . . . she is probably "meaning" to be helpful like a teacher is supposed to - but it's actually coming out sort of offensive. I think you're right that she shouldn't be comparing your situation with hers . . . we get enough of that with some fellow moms in class - ugh. Sometimes people just don't know how to talk politely - no matter who they are or what field they are in . . . it's not that she's out to get you - that's just the way she talks - unfortunately. What's important is, is she a good teacher to your daughter? I know you may not like her, but is she a good teacher otherwise? If it's more of a personal thing between you and the teacher, I'd shrug it off - either ignore those kinds of comments or give her a snappy come back to make her stop saying such things. Like I said, I like to get involved with the teacher no matter who they are so we have some type of understanding about each other - but that's just me.