Roberta Wolf, a single mother of two children who are kindergarten and second-grade students in your afterschool program, has been late twice this week already. You also know that she was late earlier this month and has not paid those late fees. Just now, you received a call that she was delayed leaving her office and will not likely arrive until 6:30 p.m. Your center closes at 6, and you have a social engagement some distance away at 7 p.m.

1. Use the Critical Analysis Form fromFigure 15-1to consider your responses and possible solutions to this chronic problem.
2. Consider the issue from the parent's viewpoint. What might be some of her emotional responses and behaviors?
3. Consider the issue from the children's viewpoint. How might they react emotionally?
4. From the teacher's viewpoint, what are your feelings and concerns?
5. Identify some possible solutions to this predicament.