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Seeking Help on How to Discipline 11 Year Old Boy Geting in Trouble at School
Asked by J.M. from Richmond
on March 17, 2008
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I have an 11 year old boy (will be 12 in May) who is in 6th grade and has been in constant trouble at school for being disruptive in class and rude to his teachers. H...
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- I have a son who just turned 11 and I have had that problem in the past. My son's biological father is no where around but my current boyfriend has been a really good ...
- He may be bored. My children go to public school & do fine but I have found, particularly with my 8 yr old son, that "acting out" equates to finishing his work too so...
- Take what he loves most away from him. Again, show him the proper way to behave in order to get it back. As a family group stick to your decision of action. Breath, it...
4 Year Old Pre-school Behavior
Asked by C.B. from Chicago
on September 7, 2010
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Today was my son's first full day of pre-school. There was a 45 minute gathering last week so the children could breifly meet and see their classroom, but today was t...
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- It sounds like your son is curious and wants to check out this new room and all the toys in it. Maybe the teacher would let him stay late so he can have a look at ever...
- i agree with you that the teacher isnt giving your child a chance to adjust. I say remove me ASAP to a different school as this is just not the right fit for your fami...
- Yes. That is my answer. It is definitely way to soon and I will guess (surprise me if I'm wrong) that it is a fairly young and inexperienced teacher who read a lot of ...
Will a Special Ed Child in the Class Influence Selecting That Pre-school
Asked by S.V. from Austin
on September 27, 2011
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Will any one decide on enrolling in a pre-school if there is a special ed child in the class?
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- I don't think that it would deter me if I liked everything else about the school. I imagine most schools have a child with some sort of special need these days. The ...
- No. I would not intentionally avoid a school or classroom because there was a child with special needs. ETA...after reading your addition I'm going to say go ahead...
- Some people may, in good and bad ways. Some will think it positive- showing their child different people and others a negative- if there is a special needs child, mine...
Opinion on Punishment for a Pre-k Student in School??
Asked by T.S. from Austin
on February 10, 2011
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My daughter attends Pre-K in a public elementary school. They eat lunch in the cafeteria with the other Pre-K class and also the Kindergartners, earlier then the r...
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- Maybe go have lunch with her tomorrow, it will definitely give you more of an idea of what is really going on. The cafeteria can get really insane, i was a noon aide ...
- You need to get to the bottom of this. Request a meeting wil the principal and the caf lady. You have to watch out for caf ladies-they can be huge bullies. Don't le...
- You have recieved some lovely helpful comments and some/one really stupid ... can't even think of a better word, just plain stupid ones. Please take time off work o...
Is It Okay for a Child to Miss School for a Non-illness Related Reason?
Asked by E.H. from Orlando
on January 26, 2012
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We don't travel much but we have an opportunity to go out of town, for family fun, for a couple days. (Husband is traveling on business and we would be tagging along....
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- Oh, let me weigh in Oh heck yes!! The only reason we aren't pulling my daughter out for my husband's Miami trip in May is because it falls during AP test week an...
- Go. As long as your child hasn't missed too many days and is doing okay academically, it shouldn't be a big deal. If you want, you can always let the teacher know ah...
- From a teacher's point of view (I taught elementary before I had my son): The teacher may be a bit annoyed/pissed. I mean, that's a few assignments that the kid will ...
Almost Nine Yr Old Daughter Doesn't Pay Attention at School
Asked by T.J. from Pocatello
on November 4, 2008
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My third grade daughter (nine next month) is getting poor grades at school because she doesn't pay attention and so doesn't always know what she is supposed to be doin...
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- I have the same problem - always have. If someone talks without getting me involved in the discussion, my mind wanders. Always has. One thing that helped a lot, tho...
- Get her tested. Then you can rule out ADD or a disabilty of some sort. Then you can approach the teacher that she needs something more. C. B
- Have you tested your daughter's hearing with an audiologist? My daughter is deaf in her right ear and it does affect her attention and her ability to be social. Does s...
Kind of Bad School Conference! Help Me Stop Worrying!
Asked by K.L. from Des Moines
on March 9, 2012
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We just had our 7 year old daughter's school conference tonight and I can't stop worrying about it! I need some input from someone other than my husband! The teacher s...
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- I had a 3rd-grade teacher breezily and laughingly refer to my son who had AD/HD and learning disabilities and was on a 504 plan and receiving Title 1 help as "lazy" an...
- You're worried about an educator who would use "snotty" to describe a little girl? So am I. What lamebrain university gave her a diploma? Let's say, for the sake of a...
- Without going into all of the details, here's my take (as a preschool teacher who has been on both sides of the conference table): What I would try to look back on ...
Help with a 13 Year Old Boy with Adhd Who Continues to Get in Trouble at School
Asked by A.B. from Charlotte
on March 13, 2008
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Help!! I am struggling. My son is 13 with adhd and gets in trouble at school at least once a week. I have increased his medication and it has not helped. I am not g...
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- Hi A., Please do not become overwhelmed...there is help...contact your school Social Worker...she will know about a plan 504...its to help kids w/add or ADHD...the ...
- i had the same problem( she has been suspended numerous times and even ran away from home more than 1x and lies alot) with my 13 year old daughter I had the doctor fa...
- Hi there A., I am here to tell you my daughter was with ADHD and anxiety. My counselor we go to is giving her what is called "Bio-feedback". All it is that my dau...
Mom Tired of 14 y.old Lying Stealing Always in Trouble at School
Asked by L.L. from Lakeland
on October 2, 2006
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my son has really gave me a run for my money he stays in trouble at school at home. i dont believe a word he says anymore. he has been taking so much out ofmy bedroom ...
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- Hi L. im sorry your going through all this, it can be tough , i went through it with my oldest son and now he is in a place where he has to behave, hes not a bad vio...
- The word is tough love. I have a 15 year old who was trying that same thing with me. I am a single mom and I quess he was trying to see what was the limit of pushing...
- Wow L.. I, too, have a 14 year old son, but haven't had to deal with the things you are going through. I'm not sure WHERE you should start, but you definitely need...
4 Year Old Child Was Deemed as "Not a Good Fit" for Challenger School
Asked by B.P. from San Francisco
on October 3, 2008
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Hi my son has been at Challenger school in Cambrian - since he was 3. He just turned 4 and I got a phone call last night to call the school. I was informed today tha...
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- HI B., I'm sorry to hear about that frustrating situation. Challenger never seemed the right "fit" for me either. I believe the problem is not your son but the ...
- Don't know what Challenger School is but maybe you should try another preschool.
- Although this is a horribly unjust thing that happened to your son, I would remove him from the school as soon as you find a good fit for him. You don't want him in a...
