Ask Lisa Anne - NOV 2016
Written by U.S Immigration News Monday, 14 November 2016 18:18
Q. My son has just entered 4th grade and he complains every day that he doesn’t like his new teacher. At first, I thought he would adjust but now he seems to be very upset every day. I don’t know what to do. Any suggestions?
A. I know every parent’s instinct is to march up to school and confront the teacher and make no mistake, sometimes it is the teacher. However, you should probably do some more probing before going to school. Children can’t always find the words to explain exactly what is making them uncomfortable. Is this teacher a no nonsense personality? Is she stricter than any of his previous teachers? Does she require way more work? Is he finding 4th grade work challenging? Is there more homework? Is he...