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0·28 Sept 2026·on Class teacher went on long leave and my 8 year old says the new one 'doesn't like her'

My daughter went through this in class 4. She still remembers that teacher as the strict one, but the complaints stopped within a month. Our son never noticed his teacher changes at all. Children differ.

6·17 Jul 2026·on school career talk on 'ethical hacking' and now my 13 yr old wants to do what i do

My son had a phase like this at 13 with robotics. What I would do differently: show her one normal working day, the boring part included, instead of only encouraging. If she still likes it after seeing the logs and the reports, that's real interest. In class 8 nothing needs to be decided. Keep her maths strong, that keeps the door open.

1·12 Jun 2026·on Partner's students' parents keep sending gifts for our baby. One was silver

In the bank we have a rule, nothing above a small amount from customers. Schools may not have such a written rule, but the same sense works. Sweets, clothes, a small toy, accept with thanks. Silver, return politely with a note.

2·24 Apr 2026·on Our class 12 son hasn't laughed since January. Then the neighbours' toddler started visiting

That's the plan. He has asked whether she can come at 7 instead of 6, because 6 is his maths slot. Negotiations are on.