Have you navigated choppy classroom waters? Share your strategies for restoring order and respect.
In all you do, maintain professionalism. Also, endeavor to redirect the focus to the class. After the incident, I'd privately address the guardian to set boundaries. This is critically important, as this would dictate the way you're addressed some other time. You could pause a lesson in a disruption occurrence such as this, reaffirm your role, and redirect student's attention to the objectives of the class, establishing classroom order and respect.
To regain control after a guardian undermines your authority in front of students, prioritize professionalism. Address the guardian privately to set clear boundaries, emphasizing respect for your role. During disruptions, pause, reaffirm your position, and redirect focus back to the lesson objectives. By handling such situations calmly and decisively, you establish order and respect in the classroom while maintaining a conducive learning environment.