Parents and Teachers

 

        I am completely honest; I hate this time of year. It is the dreaded parent-teacher conference. I have hated these things for a long time. In fact, last year I sent my husband to most of them. It helped I was pregnant, but I promise I was not using that as an excuse.

         I am always afraid of being judged. I am afraid the teacher will have one look at me and realize I don't have anything under control. I am afraid he or she will feel as if they need to rescue my children from my lack of parental know-how. A lot of thoughts go through my head right before I get called into the room:

        Did Lizzy get that slip turned in?
        Did I remember to sign the slip?
        What was the slip about again?
        What if they tell me that slip was the end all, and now my precious children will have to be schooled in Mexico where a true parent can take over?

        But this year I was very surprised. Not only did my children do much better this year than last, but the school system has a new policy that takes a lot of pressure off of moms who are trying to do it all. The school is teaching the kids they are responsible for themselves. It has now become their job to do their homework. It is their job to turn it in, and come to school with all of their stuff. My job is to sign the slip, but they are responsible for bringing it back. I felt like a big rock was lifted off my shoulder.

Who takes the responsibility at your house? Do you worry about the parent-teacher conference?