Resolving Disagreements and Conflicts

This assignment is so appropriate for me because I have really been going through a difficult time with one of my parents. I am a teacher that loves to reward children for their accomplishments and achievements. I feel that a child needs to be rewarded when they have done good. This gives them something to work towards each time you set a new goal for them. One of my parents does not want me to give her child any stickers because it leaves a spot on their clothes. When I am giving stickers to the other children, he really wants one. He is a very smart child that loves to learn new things. He is one of my best helpers in the class. He works well with the other children and helps them answer questions. He is only two, so I know he doesn’t understand why he can’t have a sticker. He says, “My mommy said I can’t have a sticker because stickers are bad.” Ugh!!! There is a part of me that wants to give him one anyway.

This week I shared with my parent what I have been learning about NVC and the 3 R’s. She said, “That is what is wrong with teachers now. All they want to do is teach from a book and tell the parents how to raise their children.” She is so difficult that I have started to let my co-teacher deal with her. Now she tells my director that I am ignoring her and not acknowledging her in the classroom. How can I please this woman? I am about to step out of my professional role and talk to her as “Angela”. Then what will she have to say? If I do that, then I will be getting close to her level because getting on her level is impossible.  Trying to talk to her hasn’t worked and not talking to her hasn’t worked. My next strategy will be to take pictures of her child and video him doing something that he loves. Also I think I am going to take a picture of him when I am rewarding the other children and can’t give him anything. If any one has any suggestions I am so willing to listen.