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I must be tired, but could you....
By Cathy-Dee

clarify just a couple of things for me as I can't quite get what the problem is that the parents are seeing.

1) They seem to be ok with children not receiving a treat if they do not earn it.

2) They are not happy with
the idea of anyone getting a treat for behaviour.
It may just be me, but I just wasn't able to fully understand the problem. Now without fully understanding the problem I agree with Carolyn, do not back down from your methods for classroom management. I didn't see anything from what you said that stood out as being unfair. I've dealt with parents who sound like yours, who want everything

equal and fair and no one to miss out, etc., And they rarely listen to reason. I would not put up with being called liars, etc., and from this point on would tell these parents that any future meetings must be made ahead of time and that you may ask your administrator to be present as well.
Unfortunately we do deal with all sorts of parents and some of them do not think rationally when it comes to their children or even school issues. I've had several over the years who gave me trouble but thankfully most have been great though.