You don't like my child

[lilyboleyn]

What is a good response when parents accuse you of not liking their child? It feels like this is a go-to accusation at my school. I kid you not, one parent said to me, "You wrote in his book to use a ruler and that shows you don't like my child!"

I want to say something that lets them know that's not the case at all, that that's not an acceptable thing to say to a professional (I actually find it really insulting) and to draw the conversation back to what it's really about. Whilst still being generally polite and professional.

Helpful responses only, please...

[insancerre]

Miaow

How unprofessional of her
You really should have reported her to the manager
She really shouldn't have said that out loud, and definitely not to the child's parent
How do you look her in the eye now? After she has said that

I'm really shocked.
I would want to know if any if my staff said anything like that to a parent