Do you like parent-teacher meetings

@Archaiwy (599)
China
January 15, 2012 1:59am CST
Schools often like to have a parent-teacher meeting.Of course they have a good intention,which can encourage the students to study harder.Some parents like it while others don't like it,as their children are not good at studies, they are often tcriticized.At the meeting ,maybe they are criticized by his child's teacher,which will make them embarrassed.And sometimes some teachers look down upon the parents whose children's grades are not good,ignoring the fact that they are successful in their working fields.Friends,what do you think of the parent-teacher meeting?
10 responses
@sminut13 (1783)
• Singapore
17 Jan 12
yep, i enjoy going there. like many have said, we will know what is going on with our kids at school, what they are doing, and how the school is organising activities, etc. of course, there might be some who feel embarrassed as their children are not doing well. they should not think that way. not all children are gifted academically, for some, their talents lie elsewhere. of course, the teachers should also not be harsh in criticizing, they should consider how the parents or children would feel. they can be more considerate. we should not always think in the negative aspect of things but rather the positive. if our children are not good, then we should learn to accept that and ensure that our children do well in areas they are good in. i think both the parents and teachers play a part in making these meetings successful.
@Archaiwy (599)
• China
24 Mar 12
In my opinion The right parent-teacher meeting should be like this.The meeting should be intended for the postive progress for the children. All children have their own gifts in somewhere not only in learning, Both teachers and parents should take children's learning properly.In order to let the children grow up properly, parents and teachers should play an active part in it.
@sminut13 (1783)
• Singapore
19 Apr 12
i agree, they could update us on what our kids are doing well on in school as we might not be aware of those hidden talents at home. not just academically but in other areas as well.
@hopejordan (3561)
• Australia
15 Jan 12
hi there Archaiwy i enjoy going to parent teachers interviews we call it that i am from Australia its good to have them just to know more about our children what they are up to. my daughter is in year 7 this year finished grade 6 last year. happy mylotting.
• Thailand
23 Mar 12
In Thailand had parent-teachers interview 2 times per term in every schools.For me It is very funny because I am parent who taken care 11 little sisters and also It make me know about my little sises' improvement about learning status and another jobs too.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
16 Jan 12
I like going to parent-teacher meetings. That way, we parents get to know what are the problems of our children, in terms of their studies, school facilities and other aspect of their going to school. Thus, a solution could be unanimously arrived at.
@kundanraj (660)
• India
16 Jan 12
Parent teacher metting is important for all, students, parents, teachers and the school. With out is i think progress of student will not be there. This is more important in cnildnood as in that age children shapes to get understand the things they would need in future. I know that not all can be high scorer but if teacher is looking with hate or anger or critisized the parent then it will not help student. Teacher must tell parent what the problem is and how solve it. Every one didn't born intellegent and they never be as to balance the world. I think parent teacher meeting in not to create diffremce but to solve diffrences. I want that all teacher and parent talk about the student how czn he score more, to improve hom what both can do.
• India
15 Jan 12
No i don't like such meetings , because i would like to see my parents always happy , and i don't want that they set heart because of my misbehave in classroom .
@nfrenciz (99)
• Philippines
15 Jan 12
For me, i think it's good for at least the parents will know their kids teachers and the teachers as well know their students parents, it's one way of helping monitoring the kids in school.
@kaylachan (57687)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
15 Jan 12
When I was going to high school, we never had a parent-teacher meeting. Instead our school did anul meetings called, I.E.P's. (Indivudal Edicuation Plan). Like those parent-teacher nights you spoke of, it was an opportunity to discuess the school year, how well the student was doing, and what goals they required or hoped accomplish the fallowing year. And, as a student I detested them. I was never a popular student. I was often looked down upon. I never tried to be "smart", by then I simply just... gave up and didn't care. I had a lot of personal issues, and the school did nothing to help me. I'd lost my vision rather rappidly... I needed to start reading braille, but instead of helping, my school turned me down offering help in areas where I didn't need it. I eventually told them I gave up... that I just didn't care. Eventually of course, I graduated. I didn't make honors or anything. Considering I wasn't trying, it simply just didn't really matter anymore. I wanted out of that school, just as much as I wanted out of there. I know I shouldn't be so happy about it, but if you've been through what I have, then maybe you might understand where I'm coming from. I'm just glad high school's over.
@Triple0 (1904)
• Australia
15 Jan 12
I'm still in high school, in my senior year now and I personally don't like them very much. I don't like getting up and close to my teachers and my dad tends to embarrass me with his non stop questions. I have this one teacher who is very scary and very intimidating. I just wanted my meeting with her to end and she kept asking why I didn't enjoy maths and how I should extend my knowledge further. I don't like getting my reports either, I don't like it when my dad complains why I did so bad in this one subject. I don't see all my teachers, I try to avoid as many of them as possible but there are a few that I must see and cannot avoid and that's for the major subjects like maths and English. I'm quite a good student and I achieve well so I don't know how it feels to be criticized by a teacher. The only thing I was criticized by a teacher was for being too quiet.
@fantabulus (4000)
• India
15 Jan 12
Yes I like parents teachers meeting at least we can know the behavour of our child and about study. I want say in every school teacher and parents meeting should be necessary. We can know how teacher are teaching. If our child facing some problem then we can tell to their teachers.
@Defluxe (14)
• Lithuania
15 Jan 12
Good day! I am still a high school student. I can't say that I don't like or like the parent-teacher meetings in my school, because my parents rarely go there, but I don't feel shame for them or something, I just know that they don't go to these meetings, because I am a good person and don't make trouble. If I would make trouble the teachers would call to my partents. Another aspect of parent-taecher meetings is to know how your son (me) is learning variuos subjects of the school. It should be useful for students only, because parents don't know what's the best for us. I am laerning quite weel, so this isn't a problem also. To sum up, I think that parent-taecher meetings are useful for parents in order to know how their son/daughter is learning and what he/she is doing during classes. Have a nice time!