16 Brutally Honest Things Teachers Want Parents to Know About Their Kids
Teaching is one of the most rewarding yet challenging professions, especially when it comes to working with kids from different backgrounds, temperaments, and abilities. But there are things teachers witness every day that they wish they could openly share with parents, home truths about the students that don’t always get brought up at parent-teacher conferences.
These aren’t the sugar-coated conversations that usually take place, but they’re essential to helping parents truly understand their child’s behavior, strengths, and weaknesses. Here are 16 brutally honest things teachers wish they could tell parents about their kids.
Your Kid Isn’t as Well-Behaved as You Think
Many kids are angels at home but turn into entirely different people at school. If your child is constantly disruptive or refuses to listen in class, it affects the entire room.
Teachers aren’t exaggerating when they bring this up—believe us, we’ve seen it.
Your Child Is Not Always the Victim
Kids will come home with stories of how they’ve been wronged, but often, they’ve played a big part in the conflict. Before jumping to their defense, consider that your child might not be telling the full story.
We see the whole picture and sometimes, your child is part of the problem.
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Your Kid Lies to Get Out of Trouble
Sorry, but kids can be pretty crafty when it comes to avoiding consequences. We’ve caught them red-handed and still, they’ll deny it to their last breath.
Don’t assume everything they tell you is gospel.
Your Child Isn’t as Academically Driven as You Think
Many kids put in minimal effort at school and don’t care nearly as much about their grades as you do. If they’re coasting or constantly distracted, we see it.
Pushing them harder won’t help if they’re just not motivated.
Your Kid Is Lazy
Let’s be honest—some kids are just plain lazy. They do the bare minimum and expect praise for it.
We try to motivate them, but unless they’re willing to try harder, progress will be slow.
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Your Child Needs to Learn Accountability
Too often, kids blame others for their mistakes, and many parents back them up. Teaching your child to own up to their actions will help them far more than covering for them every time something goes wrong.
Your Kid Is Always on Their Phone (Even When You Think They’re Not)
Despite school policies, kids find a way to sneak their phones into class. Constant distractions from social media or texting are affecting their ability to concentrate and learn.
It’s not just at home—this addiction follows them into school.
Your Child Needs to Learn to Lose Gracefully
We know you want your child to feel special, but not every student deserves a trophy. Losing and failing are important life lessons, and some kids don’t handle it well at all.
They need to understand that failure isn’t the end of the world.
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Your Kid Can Be a Bully
We know this is hard to hear, but sometimes the “nice kid” at home is the one intimidating others at school. Bullying isn’t just physical; exclusion, teasing, and manipulating are just as harmful, and yes, your child could be doing it.
Your Child Is Not Gifted, and That’s Okay
Not every child is destined to be a straight-A student or a prodigy, and that’s perfectly fine. Pushing them to excel in areas where they struggle is counterproductive.
Sometimes, accepting their strengths and weaknesses is the best thing you can do.
Your Child Isn’t as Socially Mature as You Think
Kids can be great at putting on a show at home but socially awkward or immature around their peers. If your child struggles with friendships, it may be due to a lack of social skills, not other kids being “mean.”
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Your Child Is Not Always the Class Clown—Sometimes They’re Just Disruptive
Being funny at inappropriate times isn’t the same as having a great sense of humor. If your child is constantly trying to get laughs, it often derails the lesson and frustrates other students.
Your Kid Doesn’t Do Their Homework
We know it’s a tough reality, but some students simply don’t do their homework, no matter how many reminders or chances they get. If your child’s grades are slipping, this might be the reason.
Your Child Could Use More Sleep
Tired kids struggle to focus, act out, and underperform. Many students come to school exhausted because they’re staying up too late, often on their phones or gaming.
A regular bedtime could make all the difference in their behavior and performance.
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Your Kid’s Friends Might Be a Bad Influence
Not every peer your child hangs out with has their best interests in mind. Sometimes, your child’s behavior in class changes based on who they’re spending time with.
We see it, even if you don’t.
Your Kid Is Learning How to Manipulate You
Kids quickly learn how to play their parents, especially if it gets them out of trouble or extra privileges. We see the smart tactics they use to twist situations in their favor.
They’re not always as innocent as they seem.
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