Today's education system is disappointing. We are loosing great educators because parents rather agree with their six year old instead of believing an educated professional. Parents need to understand that there are always two sides to their children's stories. Instead of immediately taking drastic action against the teacher like contacting lawyers. Many parents now days decide to take teachers to court because the teacher "left a red mark" on their child's face after trying to rub away marker. Parents also need to understand that all of their complaining and made up excuses drive teachers away from the education field. No one wants to teach bratty children that have parents who make up excuses for them tin order to keep them from being punished.
"Parents as partners rather than prosecutors"- This means that parents should be a help for teacher rather than another struggle that teachers should deal with. Instead of doubting teachers you should believe that what they are saying is true. If they say that your child was being a distraction half way through story time believe them instead of questioning them. Remember be that support system that back up your child's teacher. If they say that you have no respect for their teacher they will never respect their teacher.
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