What teachers really want to tell parents.

[SWTXBelle]

Oh, I prefer e-mail because you have a written record. The problem is one we have here on GreekChat - tone. It can be very difficult to write in a non-confrontational tone. I spent a great deal of time framing e-mails because of that. Some parents didn't - but at least I had a record of what actually transpired. Taping meetings is not a bad idea, because there are parents who will absolutely lie about what you said. Not many, but enough to make it worth your while to cya. And THAT is one reason so many great teachers are leaving - so much of our time is spent playing cya, instead of doing things that would directly impact the students.