Not all parents are familiar with various aspects of Christian ministry. They may never have heard of a Christian college that is a household word among staff or know that a mission, fellowship group or counseling center even exists. Do not assume that all parents are acquainted with your school. New parents may not know the school's founding, philosophy, teaching methods or operating policies. A teacher should always give a short explanation of school terms she uses before she moves to the next topic.
People feel like they have been left out of an inside joke.
All parent-teacher meetings must be as positive as possible. A negative approach may take several forms. Although presented without malice, teachers can unintentionally create a negative climate with parents with the asides they drop during the course of a presentation. These types of statements will hardly engender parent confidence, and such remarks will not endear a teacher to his audience. The proper approach is to smile, be confident, and try to word things as positively as possible.