How to Respond Effectively
When parents get stuck a power struggle with their child over school—and in that constant negative cycle of fighting, yelling and nagging—school becomes a very negative thing for everyone involved. You will end up feeling like a hamster in a wheel—putting in a heck of a lot of work, effort, sweat and tears, but really not getting anywhere. Rather than reacting out of emotion, try to step back, put your feelings of panic and anger aside, and focus on responsibility and solutions. Ask yourself, “Who is really responsible? What steps can each responsible party (including my child) try in order to change the situation?”