Dr. Laura,
You had a call about a student whose teacher embarrassed her and how to handle the situation. Hearing your answer reminded me of a personal story and how my own mother handled a similiar situation more than 25 years ago.
I was sitting in my History class and had answered a question incorrectly. I must have had a puzzled look on my face because the teacher responded with, "Don't give me that innocent look; we all know you aren't that innocent." For the record I was THAT innocent.
Before becoming a mother, my mom was a teacher. She was wildly active in her children's educational activities. She knew many teachers as well as administrators. Immediately after class, I went to my Vice Principals office and called my mom; who came rolling in like thunder.
My mother confronted the teacher who looked at me and apologized. My mother said, "NO, NO....you embarrassed her in front of her class. You'll apologize to her in front of her class."
I was a bit mortified at the prospect of re-addressing the whole thing. Your words to that caller has made me appreciate my mama bear all the more. Thank you for standing behind all mama bears! Heather
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