Inclusion in FIRST

[FrankJ]

Originally Posted by Shrub

Sorry to beat a dead horse, but how do teams specifically confront a problematic member of the team (or sometimes says problematic things) without becoming passive-aggressive about it and doing it all behind their back?

Without knowing the more details, it is hard to make a specific comment. But. I try not to give specific advice over the internet anyway.

Being passive aggressive or doing it behind their back is the worse way to deal with the problem. Maybe a direct this makes me uncomfortable statement will work. Remember though the goal is not to "win" a confrontation, but stop the behavior. People often say things not realizing how hurtful it is.

The best approach is creating a team culture where problematic statements or not tolerated & help is given to both sides as to what & why.

Assuming that is not working, bring to the attention one of the mentors in charge. This is a violation of the youth protection policy. This not a behind the back kind of thing to report it.

If the problem is a senior mentor or team management will not address it, at some point you will have to go to the school administration, assuming it is a school team.