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How to react when when your child comes home complaining that
the teacher doesn't like him  By Lynn Petrak © iStockphoto  How
should you react when when your child comes home complaining
that the teacher doesn't like him? First, don't overlook the
possibility of a misunderstanding, a rough day, or even bad
behavior on your child's part. But sometimes, certain kids and
teachers just don't click. What you can do:  Talk to your child.
"Explain that over the years, he's going to have teachers with
different styles -- and he still has to try his best," says Ron
Clark, author of The Essential 55: An Award-Winning Educator's
Rules for Discovering the Successful Student in Every Child.
"Don't be negative about the teacher in your home, either."  Try
to get involved. "Visit the class to see what's going on. Offer
to chaperone trips. The teacher may end up being more supportive
because you're ta