gandalf456 Wed 18-Oct-17 21:29:51

Most people I know defend teachers against the government. They know how hard a job it is.



But my point is that teachers are human and aren't always right. There has been the odd occasion where I have known this to be the case but have not politely challenged them . I regret it because it has sometimes been based on a pathetic insecurity of mine as being seen as a troublemaker and feeling slightly intimidated by the authority and this has truly been to the detriment to my children. I'd never discourage people on here from talking to their teacher if unhappy or worried. Guns blazing no, but definitely talking adult to adult as it is so easy to slip into child mode and indeed for teachers to slip into parent/authoritarian mode at times - I have had it myself and it does shut down communication



I work in customer service. In retail, so God knows I know about difficult people. I do try not to be one of them but must not let that cloud my judgement .