Annoying parent question

Annoying parent question and my probably overblown reaction is why I write this post.<br><br>I teach 5th grade and we are having virtual parent-teacher conferences for all students at the end of this semester. This is a new thing for us.<br><br>Annoying parent question that has happened in half of my conferences so far: Do you like my child?<br><br>Like... how do I answer this? I am a robot, so I do not have feelings... but probably not? Like, your kid is annoying and I can't stand them... but probably? I love your child... lol no I don't.<br><br>I just say "I like your child" and then they elaborate and I can usually navigate the conversation...<br><br>But it is super annoying to be asked that question by so many parents. I could have said something super minor and innocuous that I didn't even realize I said and the parents are going to think I don't like their kid? Annoying.<br><br>Annoying.<br><br>Annoying.