Teacher Outsmarts Overbearing Mother With PhD
Having to deal with parents would have to be one of the worst parts of being a teacher. Other than when children stick their germ-ridden little hands everywhere, of course. But I'm sure there's nothing worse than having to deal with overbearing parents, especially ones who think they know more about teaching than a qualified teacher.
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The story was shared on Reddit and is well worth the read. Lots of parents have high expectations for their children and it usually stems from wanting the best for them. In some cases, however, parents tend to inflict their own personalities on their child and can end up doing some serious damage.
Any story that starts out by outlining the characters is already winning in my book.
![Any story that starts out by outlining the characters is already winning in my book.](https://static.pupperish.com/images/QWsqMiwbTDlu_5383_700.jpg)
Mrs. PhD seems like a lovely lady.
![Mrs. PhD seems like a lovely lady.](https://static.pupperish.com/images/yarEsShfxjIu_5383_700.jpg)
The teachers noticed signs of the student having a learning disability.
![The teachers noticed signs of the student having a learning disability.](https://static.pupperish.com/images/jqLEzwOAkcVZ_5383_700.jpg)
So the teacher tried to meet with Mrs. PhD to discuss helping her child.
![So the teacher tried to meet with Mrs. PhD to discuss helping her child.](https://static.pupperish.com/images/TURoyqlkvKAt_5383_700.jpg)
"Genius offspring of two geniuses"
I hope that's a direct quote.
![](https://static.pupperish.com/images/qkZuiaejBMVP_5383_700.jpg)
Ah, we all know standardised tests are the hallmark of intelligence... eyeroll.
![Ah, we all know standardised tests are the hallmark of intelligence... eyeroll.](https://static.pupperish.com/images/lCJuDOIRvTFh_5383_700.jpg)
Wait, even occurred in first grade?
What happened to letting kids just be kids?
![Wait, even occurred in first grade?](https://static.pupperish.com/images/mQkEPfNYwOyt_5383_700.jpg)
An incredible improvement...
![An incredible improvement...](https://static.pupperish.com/images/vHiLTwSzhnRr_5383_700.jpg)
... if only it was real!
![... if only it was real!](https://static.pupperish.com/images/RLAGDIZBygjN_5383_700.jpg)
The teacher was rightfully angry with what Mrs. PhD did
![The teacher was rightfully angry with what Mrs. PhD did](https://static.pupperish.com/images/aTtjSbMXOUKu_5383_700.jpg)
Luckily, the teacher was able to make minor adjustments to some of the questions.
![Luckily, the teacher was able to make minor adjustments to some of the questions.](https://static.pupperish.com/images/bdZFjMkPUDnx_5383_700.jpg)
An example of an altered question:
![An example of an altered question:](https://static.pupperish.com/images/iQgdGkuRtOLn_5383_700.jpg)
The student's grades slipped...
![The student's grades slipped...](https://static.pupperish.com/images/aTicBGsQYeyI_5383_700.jpg)
The comments were brutal, yet so, so true.
![The comments were brutal, yet so, so true.](https://static.pupperish.com/images/UeQbZMsOnqvl_5383_700.jpg)
By neglecting their needs, parents often yet up doing a disservice to their child.
![By neglecting their needs, parents often yet up doing a disservice to their child.](https://static.pupperish.com/images/ilRBoFXMGapc_5383_700.jpg)
You'd think so, wouldn't you?
![You'd think so, wouldn't you?](https://static.pupperish.com/images/EIYTKZtvcLeb_5383_700.jpg)
So true! Kids need to be taught life skills too.
![So true! Kids need to be taught life skills too.](https://static.pupperish.com/images/hCkNxroaOQTH_5383_700.jpg)
Exactly! Cheating in first grade is absurd!
![Exactly! Cheating in first grade is absurd!](https://static.pupperish.com/images/QqSDKohfadmG_5383_700.jpg)
Ultimately, parents just need to accept that teacher's also want what is best for a child.
![Ultimately, parents just need to accept that teacher's also want what is best for a child.](https://static.pupperish.com/images/wJvHWMnShaYi_5383_700.jpg)