“It’s heartbreaking to know your child feels disliked our singled out by their teacher. Make Them Feel Heard & SeenWhen a child feels disliked by a teacher, the first step is validation. Let the student know their feelings are worth exploring: “It sounds like you’re feeling dismissed or misunderstood. Ask your child’s teacher about the best ways to communicate proactively and to reframe misunderstanding. Approach with CuriosityWhen a child says, “My teacher doesn’t like me,” avoid jumping in to defend the teacher or to confirm your child’s fear.