Best parent teacher relationships?

[Griffineater]

What do you think makes for the best parent teacher relationships? Especially keen to get teachers opinions.

[BrilliantDayForTheRace]

Being honest!

If you speak in euphemisms you may not be understood.

If you only talk about positives you aren't being honest.

[formidable]

Letting the teacher get on with their job, whilst being supportive at home with homework, remembering sports kit, science experiment etc.

[PlayingHouse]

Our school are terrified of parents so the best thing to do seems to be to stay as far away as possible.

They seem to adopt a look of fear as a parent approaches.

[Dryingmylaundryoutside]

I think it depends just as much on the school and their willingness to engage with parents in a professional and effective way. There should be courteousy, honesty and willingness to learn on both sides ideally.