{"id":4234,"date":"2019-09-30T05:29:42","date_gmt":"2019-09-30T05:29:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mathletics.com\/blog\/?p=4234"},"modified":"2020-01-21T03:09:55","modified_gmt":"2020-01-21T03:09:55","slug":"5-parent-personality-types-every-teacher-has-met","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mathletics.com\/blog\/educators\/5-parent-personality-types-every-teacher-has-met\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Parent Personality Types Every Teacher Has Met"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:5%;padding-right:0%;padding-bottom:5%;padding-left:0%;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0%;margin-bottom:0%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>It\u2019s that time of year for parent-teacher conversations and that means you\u2019re probably meeting \u2013 or speaking in-depth \u2013 with some parents for the very first time. As the learning guide for their children, these first impressions are important\u2026and sometimes stressful.<\/p>\n<p>What makes a parent-teacher conversation successful isn\u2019t based on how great a teacher you are, how much you\u2019ve prepared or how snappy you\u2019ve dressed on the night.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s about the parent. How you respond to their questions, comments and concerns will make or break you in their eyes. Unfortunately, there\u2019s no blanket approach to pleasing parents \u2013 you must adjust based on their personality.<\/p>\n<p>While most parents will (hopefully) be a delight, there are 5 personality types you should prepare for:<\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:768px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:11px!important;margin-bottom:11px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:22px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:22px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:24;line-height:1.95;\">1. The Blamer<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p>They live by a simple philosophy:\u00a0<em>Blame first, ask later<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Their child is having issues? Your skills as a teacher are lacking.<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019re acting up in class? You\u2019re not giving them enough attention.<\/p>\n<p>They fail to complete tasks? Your lessons aren\u2019t engaging or challenging enough.<\/p>\n<p>Explanations are taken as excuses, and they\u2019re more than prepared to let you know their thoughts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Solution:\u00a0<\/strong>Be an active listener, and<strong>\u00a0above\u00a0all else<\/strong>, let the parent get their feelings out before responding to their concerns. It can hurt to have accusations thrown at you, but remember: it\u2019s not personal, they\u2019re scared for their kids.<\/p>\n<p>You might not be able to solve it in one sitting, but you can begin building trust by asking questions to clarify concerns and avoid miscommunications. Have examples of their child\u2019s work and their results handy so you can go through it together an offer optimistic suggestions for improvement.<\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:768px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-2{margin-top:11px!important;margin-bottom:11px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:22px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:22px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:24;line-height:1.95;\">2. The Homework-er<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p>At first, you were impressed by your student\u2019s expansive vocabulary. Did you have a child genius on your hands? It became notably less impressive when you realised their in-class assignments looked very different. We\u2019ve all met this specific brand of helicopter parent, and while they\u2019re usually well-intentioned, you know they\u2019re not doing their kid any favours.<\/p>\n<p>But you also know telling them off won\u2019t help anything.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Solution:\u00a0<\/strong>Start the conversation by trying to understand why this is happening. Are there concerns that are driving the parent to complete homework assignments? From there, you can begin a wider discussion about the benefits of learners completing tasks for themselves. Give concrete examples of how any perceived \u2018failures\u2019 and frustrations are often valuable insights for you as a teacher and help personalise instruction for the student.<\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:768px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-3{margin-top:11px!important;margin-bottom:11px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:22px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:22px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:24;line-height:1.95;\">3. The Know-It-All<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p>These personality types are often very intelligent, but they harness their energy in a patronising fashion. It can feel like they\u2019re waiting for you to fail so they can correct you.<\/p>\n<p>Again, this isn\u2019t personal. It might stem from their experiences with previous teachers or their past schooling; they might even feel they need to prove something to you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Solution:\u00a0<\/strong>Start by finding things you both agree on \u2013 the success of their child and your student. From there try to build a partnership. Assign specific responsibilities for both of you. Making it about teamwork, rather than competition, can help these parents feel more in control and will reduce their focus on you.<\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:768px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-4{margin-top:11px!important;margin-bottom:11px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:22px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:22px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:24;line-height:1.95;\"><p>4. The Ghost<\/p>\n<div id=\"gtx-trans\">\n<div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p>While this parent does give you peace and quiet, it often feels worse than listening to a know-it-all. You\u2019ve never seen this parent; they won\u2019t return your calls and you\u2019re starting to think this might be a situation where the student may not be getting the educational support they need at home.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important to remember that not all parents feel comfortable in a school setting. There may be communication or language barriers, or a negative experience with their schooling that keeps them at bay.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Solution:\u00a0<\/strong>Getting a certain parent in the classroom might be impossible but that doesn\u2019tt mean you can\u2019t communicate with them in different ways. Try finding a touchpoint that works for this parent and is comfortable for them \u2013 whether that\u2019s an email update, a video conference call, or regular phone call.<\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:768px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-5{margin-top:11px!important;margin-bottom:11px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:22px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:22px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:24;line-height:1.95;\"><p>5. The Contender<\/p>\n<div id=\"gtx-trans\">\n<div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p>Whether it\u2019s on the sports field or in the classroom, competition can be useful in the right context.<\/p>\n<p>But it can be taken too far. You may hear Competitor Parents loudly announcing their child\u2019s good marks and brushing over their bad ones. They might feel victimised when another student does better than their child on a test.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Solution:<\/strong>The root of competitiveness is usually insecurity. When you understand that these actions come from feelings of inadequacy it can help create a more compassionate response. Acknowledge their childrsquo;s successes and never discuss any other students in the class, even if the parent brings it up. Focus on the positive attributes of their child and how these strengths can serve as cornerstones for improvement in other areas.<\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:768px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-6{margin-top:11px!important;margin-bottom:11px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:22px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:22px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:24;line-height:1.95;\"><p>6. Key Takeaways<\/p>\n<div id=\"gtx-trans\">\n<div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p>As stressful as the conversations can be, remember that it\u2019s not personal, be as prepared as you can be, and that:<\/p>\n<p>Our students are their children. 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