THIS WEEK'S DEAR JOHN LETTER!
Dear John,
You’ll think this is messed up, but I started dating my daughter’s high school history teacher. My daughter didn’t know it at first, then she was embarrassed, but she came around. Well, the relationship didn’t work out, and we broke up. But now, my daughter, who was supposed to graduate in the spring, has a problem. Just before Christmas break, the teacher told me he would have to fail her unless she gets much better in the next semester! Can you believe it? He told me she wasn’t doing good work. My daughter says it’s my fault. I broke up with this guy, and she says he’s retaliating by holding it against her. But that’s not it. He showed me her work, and I saw why she was not passing. Still, it seems like most teachers would try to fix the situation and he’s not helping. So I’m thinking of going to the principal about it when school starts up again. I like the teacher and don’t want to get him in trouble, but my daughter may not graduate. If this guy is holding it against her because of me, it’s unfair. My daughter says I need to get back with him until school is out…and says that will fix everything. What should I do?
Signed,
Mixed Up Momma
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