Accountable Parenting is tough Love. We must have discussions our children want and don’t want to have. In the video, Jerri (Ms. LoveSnobs) shares a conversation she had with her daughter. She explains to her daughter the importance of knowing when people are in her corner.
The Back Story:
Camille (Jerri’s daughter) took a teacher’s, Tough Love, as being singled out. Camille has an assertive personality. So, her teacher has identified her as a leader. Camille and two other girls were disrupting the class once they finished their assignments. As a result, they decided to talk. The teacher asked the girls to stop talking because their classmates were still working on their assessments. But, the girls continued to talk. The teacher asked them to step outside the class. The girls rolled their eyes and went into the hallway.
The teacher expressed his disappointment in the girls. When he was done talking to the group, he asked Camille to stay back. This is the moment Camille felt singled out. The teacher reseasoning, “Camille if you listened to me the first time, the other two girls would have listened.” Camille says, “they are their own people. I am not responsible for what they do, nor should I have to be.” Valid Point! The teacher explains, “I am not saying it is your fault they are talking.” “I am saying. I believe if you do what best, they will follow suit.” “That’s saying it’s my fault,” Camille replied out of frustration. “I can’t argue with you right now, Camille. But, we can discuss this after class.” Camille said, “I’m good,” and walks back into the class.
Accountable Parenting is Tough Love, and So is Teaching
Jerri’s Response:
So the teacher emailed Jerri. But, Camille already filled Jerri in on the interaction (One of Camille’s most remarkable qualities.) Jerri reviewed both sides, which wasn’t hard because Camille and the teacher’s explanation mirrored (eye-rolling and all).
Accountable Parenting is Tough Love. This is how Jerri handled it WATCH THE VIDEO:
