6 types of parents that drive teachers crazy

When things don't go as the family would like at school, learners often have to put up with a lot. After all, poor grades or supposedly "wrong" curricula are not something that many parents, in particular, simply let sit on their children. They haggle, negotiate and justify. These six types of parents drive teachers crazy. And which one are you?

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via Sabrina
08/04/2017, 18:53
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Whether it's a bad grade, an inappropriate curriculum or no gluten-free food in the school canteen - there are those parents who have to discuss everything.

The grade hagglers

The report card is approaching? Then they're on top form: "Couldn't we turn the 3+ into a 2? That would totally motivate our daughter ..." For them, grades are purely a matter of negotiation - and it would be a laugh to leave it to the teachers.

The social media idiots

They are present at every school event, but not really present. And certainly not approachable. Because they are always busy taking photos, filming and proudly presenting their favorite on Facebook.

The helicopter parents

Independence? For my child? Already? Never, ever! Helicopter parents mean well, but by constantly circling over their child and interfering in everything, they regularly drive teachers up the wall. Every event in the classroom has to be discussed and every decision is questioned.

The turbo parents

"Your son is 10 and doesn't have a diploma yet? Oh, oh, will that work ... Well, my daughter has an A in every subject, plays the violin in the orchestra, does ballet four times a week, is the best in her public speaking course and does a work placement in the chemistry lab during the vacations. What does she say about it herself? No idea, I've never asked her."

The laziness defenders

"My child is not lazy. He just has so many interests that he can't always take care of his homework." No, that's clear. And it certainly helps the child later in their professional life if they internalize this way of thinking.

The absorbent cotton parents

They see impending dangers for their offspring everywhere and want to protect their darlings with all their might. Particularly at school: from "inappropriate" learning content and playground banter, from canteen food containing gluten - in short: from life. Because "our son is so sensitive". Nah, he's probably just annoyed.