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Teachers Share the Most Outlandish Things Parents Have Said
As the summer break draws to a close, teachers are busy getting their classrooms ready, while parents are undoubtedly celebrating the return to routine. A Reddit thread recently sparked a flood of laughter and disbelief as educators shared the most outlandish things parents have ever said to them—over 4,000 comments poured in, revealing a treasure trove of absurd requests, complaints, and accusations.
Teachers juggle lesson planning, endless grading, and the occasional student skirmish, showcasing their unique brand of resilience. Yet, some parents seem blissfully unaware of this and have thrown out some truly bizarre remarks.
On Tests
One teacher recounted how a mother stormed in, demanding her daughter be graded solely on the few answers she provided on a test, despite the fact that her daughter skipped most questions entirely. Another parent claimed their child was merely pretending to struggle in class, insisting that he was a genius at home.
On Homework
“I don’t think you should be teaching my son any lessons,” one parent insisted, while another attempted to justify blatant plagiarism by citing “intellectual property” as a gray area. One teacher even faced a parent who declared, “Caitlyn won’t be writing anymore; she’ll just verbally share her answers instead.”
On Violence
During a discussion about her child’s behavioral issues, a parent declared, “From 8-2, he’s your problem, not mine.” In a rather shocking encounter, a father high-fived his son after he punched a classmate. One teacher was even told that a child’s erratic behavior was influenced by the phases of the moon!
On Medical Concerns
A teacher suspected a student might be on the autism spectrum and suggested evaluation to the mother. The response? A denial so fervent that the mother claimed the teacher was the cause of any potential diagnosis. One kindergarten teacher faced a barrage of demands, from concerns about sunscreen to an insistence on a “free-range” parenting approach—whatever that means!
Unreasonable Requests
“Given the taxes we pay, we expect teachers to guarantee college admissions,” one parent boldly stated. Another asked for her child to be exempt from speaking Spanish in class, claiming it made her daughter too uncomfortable. A youth sports coach even shared a story about a dad trying to bribe him to keep a certain child out of a game—over six-year-olds!
Just Plain Ridiculous
One teacher was told that her special education role was due to an inability to teach “normal” kids. Another parent dismissed her daughter’s education, stating she only needs to learn cooking and cleaning skills. And a third-grade student’s parents came in with a notarized list of demands that included prohibiting gluten in class snacks—despite their daughter not having celiac disease!
As we get ready for another school year, let’s hope to keep the drama and tantrums out of parent-teacher conferences.
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In summary, teachers are often met with an array of humorous and outrageous comments from parents that highlight the unique challenges of their profession. Whether it’s absurd demands or unbelievable justifications, the stories are both entertaining and eye-opening.