Once your kid hits grade school, you'll quickly realize that all teachers have different styles. Some will be super into homework while others — even in the same grade — won't give any at all. Some will greet students with hugs and personalized presents while others will show they care in more subtle ways. And some teachers will inundate you with emails about classroom work and your child's individual development while with others, you'll hear crickets.
None of these methods are necessarily better or worse, but if you're a parent who likes and expects a high level of communication with your child's teacher — and instead find yourself paired with one who does little more than send a perfunctory weekly email — you might feel frustrated. After all, it's hard to help your kid succeed in the areas he's struggling in if you don't know what areas those are. Instead of running to the principal to complain about the radio silence, try the following methods to open the lines of communication in a more positive, constructive way.