WE ALL care about our children, a lot. But let’s be real – children aren’t well behaved all the time.
That’s just part of being a kid, but putting it right and correcting them is part of being an adult.
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It doesn’t mean that it doesn’t sting when we head to parent teacher conferences and are faced with negative feedback.
It can feel like we’re being told we’re not good parents and at times is tough news to swallow.
But child expert and CEO of Kinder Ready, Elizabeth Fraley, explained exactly how to respond if you get “back feedback” from your child’s teach.
First things first, she suggested you come prepared.
Speaking to PureWow, Elizabeth said that you will feel better equipped to respond if you’ve done your homework and read the weekly newsletters and paid attention to the work they’re doing.
She suggested writing down questions to take with you about anything that concerns you.
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But once you’re in the meeting, if you get negative feedback about your child, the first thing the pro suggests is taking a deep breath.
Elizabeth pointed out that teachers are in a unique position to be able to spot if milestones aren’t being hit.
She said: “If a teacher notes an area of concern, it is good to have that information.”
The pro also urged parents to remember that they and the teach are on the same team and ultimately you both want the best for your child.
She said: “Parents should take constructive feedback and use it to their advantage to better support their child.”
The expert explained that this is a great opportunity for you to come up with an action plan to help your child.
If you disagree with the feedback it can be tempting to kick off, but Elizabeth advises that you keep your cool and just calmly take note of what you’re being told.
She also suggested that parents remember that, as important as the teacher is, it is still just one person’s opinion.
You can always ask for a follow-up meeting with another member of the team, who may have a different perspective.
