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Bed bugs

I have a student who has a bed bug problem at home. I have seen several of them in the classroom recently and I have alerted the office as well as the head plant operator. How should I approach the student and their family? Should I have the school counselor speak to them instead?

Posted on: 10/13/19 | Views: 421
Solution #1
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There is nothing wrong with speaking to the parents directly, because it is an issue that needs to be taken care of at home as well. This is something that can effect all of the kids so it does not need to spread. It has to be taken care of immediately. This is similar to lice. IF lice is not treated immediately more children are affected.

I think this is the best solution because it is best to get it under control as soon as possible

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Solution #2
Going to administration was a smart first choice so they will be informed on the situation even before discussing this with the parents. They could have possibly given you advice on what the next step should be during a meeting. Parents should be involved and in a manner that will be least embarrassing for them. I think hearing it from you would be better instead of the counselor, since they already have established some kind of a relationship with you.

This would be my course of action. The administration should be contacted immediately. The parents probably have a better contact with you than the counselor so it should come from you.

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Solution #3
The school counselor should be involved to offer any public resources that could help them with the bed bug problem.
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Solution #4
Bed bugs are a serious health issue that needs to be dealt with immediately. Ask the school guidance counselor or higher administration for advice on how to handle this issue and contact the parents as soon as possible. Approach the family of the student with a sense of urgency in the issue, but be careful not to attack or offend them.
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Solution #5
I would speak to the parents, calling and setting up a conference because this is a sensitive topic and talking about it on the phone can be taken the wrong way. Then I'd talk to administration again because this student can pass the bed bugs around to the other students in the classroom.
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Solution #6
I would address the issue directly, I don't think it's anything for them to feel ashamed over considering anyone can get them so you shouldn't feel cautious to approach them.
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Solution #7
I would talk to the parents about the situation because bed bugs is a health hazard to others. There is nothing wrong approaching them about it because it is a serious matter.
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Solution #8
I think that you should contact the parents and express your concern. This is something that could easily spread to other students and is a risk to their safety.
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Solution #9
Speak with the parents, set a time for the school social worker to go out and seek help for a bed .
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Solution #10
Provide the student with educational materials they can take home with them about prevention of bed bugs. I would also address this issue with the parents, being that it is major.
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Solution #11
Have administration or a counselor speak to the student. While it is your position to help support the student, situations such as this should be handled carefully, and having another person who is trained to handle this will be helpful.

I think this would be weird and stressful on the part of the parent getting talked to by the administration of the school about their household bedbug problem.

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Solution #12
I believe that it is important to speak with the student individually to find out if they family has already begun the process of getting ride of the bed bugs. In addition, it may be helpful to speak with the school counselor or the nurse to find out if there is any community help or resources for the family if they are struggling to stop the spread of the bed bugs.

I do not know if it is best to speak to the student about this matter, it might be embarrassing for them to talk about, instead maybe just go straight to the parent.

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