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Thursday, July 10, 2008
Meeting parents’ demands
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
An active PTA parent called me this week upset because her child didn’t get the teacher she wanted for this coming school year.
The parent demanded the principal switch her child into another class. (He refused.) The parent said all her volunteer work at the school should pay off in some benefits for her child.
Over the years I’ve heard from many principals who say some active parents expect a payback of sorts for the volunteer work they do. This could mean getting a certain teacher or a starring role in a play or a starting position on an athletic team. Others want to weigh in on everything from the food served in the cafeteria to the type of carpeting installed in classrooms.
You can’t blame a parent for wanting the best for their child. But should some parents get more influence over others?
How should teachers and principals handle these picky parents?
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