Best way to navigate a relationship with a really rigid parent? Trying to explain that not every student learns math the same exact way but they're adamant that it's their child's fault. Student is getting really discouraged but I'm nervous about "correcting" the parents or telling them they're wrong.

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If you're sure or confident about the student being able to learn better using a different method of practice or with more assistance I would suggest a trial period. Let the parent know you'd like to try something at school for a week and together you can review the results at the end of the week. If you or both of you feel like the week went easier or the student understood or retained more then I would gently suggest trying it at home too. Sometimes playing on a parents belief that they can prove you wrong will prove you right.

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