ìIím trying to tell a couple that there have been several incidences where their daughter has been caught stealing from other sixth graders. Mom, with hands on her hips says, ëI really donít care what you have to say about this. Itís your job to teach these kids right from wrong. Not mine.íî – AprilìMy favorite conference memory? This dialogue between a parent and child. Parent (to me/out loud): ëWait! You expect my kid to learn that? Thatís way too hard! I canít believe that the school expects them to know that!í Parent (to child): ëDo you even understand what is going on in school? Student: ëYes, Mom. Apparently I am way smarter than you are!íî – KyleìParent: I know my child is telling the truth because he may be bad but he never tells lies. Me: So you mean to tell me that it’s true that all you do is sit around and smoke weed ALL day? I mean since he NEVER tells lies!î – SteviaPìYour daughter has a lot of strengths, but she struggles with organization.Parent: Mrs. G, perhaps you don’t realize that this is a VERY upscale community! We don’t expect our children to organize themselves ó we pay people to do that! – Jen G.
