What do you think of divorced, or not even fully divorced, parents bringing a girlfriend to a child’s conference? Look, teachers are not referees. Parents need to come to conferences to discuss their children’s progress. Teachers should not take sides, and everyone at the conference should stay focused on the child. There is no reason to bring a boyfriend or girlfriend to a conference. If there is tension in the relationship for the separating parents, there is no reason to add to that tension. Over time, it will hopefully get easier, but don’t come to a conference ready to make everyone uncomfortable.