A continuación, le indicamos cómo puede navegar los conflictos con los padres que tienen expectativas diferentes para sus hijos.

Navigating conflicts with parents who have different expectations for their child requires a thoughtful and empathetic approach. The important aspects from the viewpoint of 'Listen First' are as follows: 1.Begin by creating an environment where parents feel comfortable. 2.When parents share their expectations, practice active listening. 3.Give them your full attention, maintain eye contact, and show that you are engaged in what they are saying. 4.Avoid interrupting while they are speaking. 5.Show empathy by acknowledging their feelings and concerns. 6.Paraphrase what the parents have said to ensure you have accurately understood their point of view. 7.At the end of the discussion, summarize the key points that the parents have made.

In "Don Quixote, II, 16", you may read what this knight thought about relationships between parents and progeny. Parents should never give orders about their future, but they have to advise and to help them.

Building trust, community, and a genuine bond over the same mission is crucial to navigating conflicting expectations. When families know your mission and see your commitment to their child's academic and social-emotional success, you'll already be one step closer to finding a resolution. Find ways to create opportunities for those parents to share their wealth of knowledge in the classroom and contribute to the creation or modification of essential agreements or expectations. Focus on the crucial values or principles and view parents as partners, empowering one another to be open-minded, humble, and effective. Parent and family engagement is vital to navigating conflict. Always remember your objective and operate from a place of love.

It is not unsual that the father and the mother have different opinions about progeny education. In these cases, the minor's judgement is essential for a good decision.

Tactfully and without pressure to the progeny. Remember that Latins said two thousand years ago that : "Non scholae, sed vitae discere". To learn for life, not for the school.

Set Clear Rules Together Agreeing on a set of rules and expectations together can prevent future conflicts. This could include bedtime routines, study hours, and playtime. When both parents have agreed on these rules, it is easier to enforce them without disagreements.

Listen to Each Other Before jumping to conclusions, take the time to listen to each other’s opinions. Understanding where each parent is coming from can help find common ground. For example, one parent might want the child to focus on sports, while the other prefers academics. Listening helps in understanding why each parent feels the way they do.

And such a collaboration has to be funny for everybody, and this way parents refresh what they studied years ago or even learn new knowledge too!

SENCO's, Teaching Assistants, Senior School Leadership, additional services (Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists etc) & more can also provide parents with an insight into their child's learning, progress and growth. It is not the sole responsibility of teachers to manage parent's expectations, especially if there is conflict and teachers need support and guidance to help resolve difficult clashes.

As an Early Childhood Educator working with young children with special needs, and their parents, the first consideration was determining what goals the parents had for their child. Many times those goals were not “appropriate” for the child at that time (based on teacher observations, developmental screening, direct testing, and parent interviews). Part of my job was to create steps to support the parent’s goals while establishing an intervention program designed to promote successful outcomes for the child. Goal planning and specific objectives were then designed to be implemented during the daily activities of the child’s typical routine.

Involve the Child One unique way to navigate these conflicts is to involve the child in the conversation. Depending on their age and maturity, children can provide valuable insights into their own preferences and needs. This can help parents understand what truly makes their child happy and motivated. It also teaches the child how to communicate their own needs and make decisions.