Mr.Finke is concerned about Ruth, a sullen, argumentative third grader who shows little interest in school subject matter and classroom assignments.She is so rude and defiant that Mr.Finke finds himself speaking to her only to chastise her for wrongdoings.Mr.Finke realizes that his relationship with Ruth has gotten off to a bad start and vows to remedy the situation.Three of the following strategies are consistent with the textbook's recommendations for addressing nonproductive teacher-student relationships.Which one is not consistent with its recommendations?
A)Meet privately with Ruth to talk about her behavior and find out what her concerns are.
B)Hold Ruth to less stringent rules for behavior until she and Mr.Finke can form a more productive relationship.
C)Talk with colleagues about hypotheses about Ruth's behavior that might yield effective remedies.
D)Seek the permission of Ruth's parents to take her to her favorite fast-food restaurant for lunch on a Saturday afternoon.

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Holding a student to less stringent rules for behavior does not address the root of the problem and can undermine classroom management and fairness. Effective strategies involve understanding the student's concerns, seeking collaborative solutions, and maintaining consistent expectations for all students.

MrFinke Is Concerned About Ruth, a Sullen, Argumentative Third Grader