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That is a dilemna
By Connie
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Hi, My first tactic would be to have a meeting with her and explain things from the point of view of her son: "You are such a dedicated mother who wants her son to have a high quality life. You may not be aware that | he acts just like everyone else once you leave this room and is so capable. I know we want him to maintain his independence as long as possible, so he really needs to be perceived by himself and others as capable. So, please bring him 20 minutes EARLY so that he is ready to start with the class on time." Arguing the class disruption issue probably will not phase this mom one bit. | |
If she doesn't respond to that approach, I would restructure the class for SSR or silent projects for the first twenty minutes and just tell that principal that attendence and everything else will be twenty mins late because of the principal's decision to cater to her. Maybe try to get a special first thing in the morning (switch?) so that your time isn't affected.Connie
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