childrens class problem

[lordtariel]

Ooooh, now I see. I thought it was just a parent of a student. Well, in that case, I am a little surprised that your instructor did not work out the schedule with this person before he left. It sounds like it should really be between the two of them and not involve you at all. It also sounds like she is in charge of scheduling and even your instructor could not change the times without her approval. If that is so, then just accept whatever scheduling she makes and muddle through until your sensei returns.

However, I think you are right about the curriculum. Unless, she is a martial artist, she has no place telling you what or how to teach your students. However, since she is in a position of authority, it may cause problems later on if you protest too much. Just suffer through it and inform your instructor of her changes. If he wants to dispute the changes, he will have enough pull to make the point. As a fellow kids' instructor, I completely agree with you on all counts. But Ps1 is right. Your hands are tied for now. All you can do now is practice your fake smile and pretend to agree. Good luck and welcome to the instructors' club.

Some really good advice here. There could be some kinda power struggle thing going on here. Best to keep your nose out of it.