Originally Posted by
o_mom
Teach him to use what I call "The Columbo Approach":
"Mrs. X, I am not sure what I did wrong here. Can you show me how this should be done? I want to make sure that I am learning this correctly."
Depending on the subject, he may need a few follow up questions. You can also do it over email as kwla said. It's the same type of thing where he has her show where the error is under the guise of wanting to learn from his mistakes.
I would also tell him that there are going to be times in your life where you are sure you are right and turns out that you are not. This keeps you open to that possibility and sets up a collaborative environment rather than an adversarial one.
. This is how we handle those type of issues. Sometimes they are district issued tests and the answers are incorrect or 2 acceptable answers. Go to the teacher and ask for clarification.
Jeana, Momma to 4 fantastic sons
Everything happens for a reason, sometimes the reason is you're stupid and make bad decisions