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By Mary

That sounds like a solution that would work, but I'm wondering where on earth you get the time to do all this documentation. I document quite a bit, but I don't have time in my day to document EVERYTHING that I say, or is
said to me. So I'm not sure that's really practical.
I would be frank with her, I'm afraid, and let her know in no uncertain terms why you think she's off-base. You don't have to be rude, in fact, you shouldn't be rude, tempting as that may be. You just need to be direct and no-nonsense about it. Something about how she didn't even get to know you, but just relied on another parent,

makes you wonder if it is her habit to act on partial information. That comment stings, but is within the bounds of good taste. Make her be very specific--if she has a complaint, insist on knowing the date, time, place, etc. (Because I bet she also has no time for detailed documentation). And your principal will be there--it will come out okay. I really do know how you feel right now, and it is just maddening, isn't it? Parents really can be a pain in the side. Unfortunately, parents like this also raise poorly adjusted people, and then all society gets to experience them, not just an unlucky teacher.