Disruptive
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Holding Back Your Child in School...
Asked by J.B. from Los Angeles
on December 19, 2007
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My son is immature for his age, but academically, age appropriate. The problem is that he doesn't seem to care about the work that he's producing...his writing is slo...
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- oh my gosh, I just wrote a really long explination to you and had to sign back in and it was lost! Basically it said, your son sounds a lot like mine did at that ag...
- You could have been describing my third grader. Though her teachers have never recommended holding her back. The teacher you described sounded a lot like my daught...
- This is always a tough decision. I am from Philadelphia where a child has to be 6 to enter first grade. My son is also very intelligent, and was moved from preschool t...
6 1/2 Yr Old Son Having Behavior Issues in School
Asked by J.E. from Los Angeles
on October 31, 2008
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Hello, my son is 6 1/2 and in 1st grade. In his progress report, most of his grades were Outstanding, but had a note from his regular teacher that states "disruptive b...
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- I'd like to share with you two of my testimonials of families that I am currently working with: Angela, Mom of Jacob, 7. "My son was heading down a very BAD road i...
- I don't have the experience or answers to your situation, but you have my support. Your poor family has conquered many challenges-hooray! It sounds like you have lots ...
- As a teacher and a mother of an ADHD son, it sounds like there are A LOT of factors here that point directly to ADHD. My advice is to have him evaluated by your pedia...
School Attendance team...taking Me Court 4 School Sendin My Kid Home? for Behavi
Asked by T.N. from Chicago
on March 7, 2010
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14yrs son speaks to teachers with no respect to which can b on the scale ov Not Listening....telling them to shut up.....
He also walks out of the classroom ......wh...
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- cooking lessons could mean a career he can actually do and like. I bet they did a career assessment and found that your son likes or has a knack for that career. Thi...
- Maybe he should be in a project everyday. Cooking lessons are great! He may turn out to be a Top Chef someday! Encourage him in this. Its a good thing!
- Your writing is very confusing...
HELP Kindergartener Acting up at School
Asked by S.L. from Dallas
on August 26, 2008
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My son has been in kindergarten 1 1/2 days so far, and his behavior has not been good. He had a rough first day, understandable, but his teacher informed me today, th...
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- Have you asked him why he is misbehaving at school? Maybe start talking to him about his day will help. The reason I asked this is because my nephew did the same thing...
- This is a big change, even though he has been in daycare. Maybe something like, everyday that you get in trouble at school, no tv with dinner. You have to start some...
- If he went to school last year and did not have issues-- this poor behavior should not be exceptable... Take rewards away/ playdate at friends house/TV/video games fo...
Keeping a 2Nd Graders Attendtion at School
Asked by R.J. from Montgomery
on February 13, 2008
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My 2nd grader does not want to pay attendtion to his teacher while at school and his grades are suffering. We can do the homework at home and work with him at home bu...
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- Is it possible he is bored?Is the work too easy for him? My son hates to do work that is too easy for him.Is there something going on in class that is distracting him?...
- R., I know the problem. I suffered from it at school and so has my daughter. One thing that might be causeing it is that he is too intellegent and he is bored o...
- I would set up a chart and tell him for each day his teacher does not call or send a note him saying he do not play attention in class. He will get a star and when the...
My 14 Year Old Son Is Out of Control at School, What to Do?
Asked by T.P. from Chicago
on February 19, 2008
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Hi.
My 14 year old son is in 8th grade this year and has changed dramatically. He use to be an easy going and laid back kid. His grades were always good and I nev...
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- I have one myself. He is just defiant. Im told by my counselor that it is the teenage stage. He is doing well in school so I dont worry so much. However, change in moo...
- T. - Stop repeating the accusations, negative remarks and punishments. Sit down and talk with him, as the caring, loving mother you are - interested only in re-co...
- It sounds like something has changed for him. My vote is to take him to therapy. If this is a drastic change then there should be a specific cause. You could also l...
Pre-school Science Project
Asked by T.G. from Dallas
on March 4, 2012
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My 3 year old needs to do a science project for school monday. Any ideas of what we can do?
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- find a new preschool. they shouldn't have homework at 3 years old. sigh.........
- lots of good ideas here that are simple/not too messy. http://pbskids.org/zoom/activities/sci/
- Find some things that make noises. Crumpling up aluminum foil, shaking a closed tupperware container of dried beans or pennies, clapping two wooden blocks together, s...
Has Anyone Ever Resorted to Shadowing a Student at School
Asked by R.M. from Houston
on May 5, 2008
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My 14yr old son is doing poorly in classes and come to find out it is not because he isn't doing his work he does it he just doesn't turn it in. So now we are looking ...
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- I did this when my son was in second grade just for a couple of hours. It made a difference while I was there but when I left he was back to normal. Some of this is...
- I know someone that did this and three days of him begging her to stop, she did and never had another problem.....it's worth a shot! She just took a book and walked h...
- Many schools have a limit of 20-30 minute visits per day, but if you explain why you wish to "shadow" your son, they might be willing to overlook that. I am a teacher...
Kindergartener Having a Hard Time Adjusting to School
Asked by N.G. from San Francisco
on September 5, 2008
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My son is almost 5 1/2. He is a smart, creative, funny boy. 99.999% of the time he's really sweet but sometimes... I swear he grows devil horns!
He has been complai...
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- It sounds like he's capable of settling down, so I would hesitate to believe a blanket diagnosis of ADHD right off the bat. It seems likelier that the upheaval of cha...
- I don't know that it's the specific school that's the issue (although that first one sounded awful) or real chemical issues for your son. Sounds like he's entrenched i...
- N., I think it's wise to look into this situation with the help of professionals right away. They can help you begin to help your son before his behavior becomes a dee...
My Son Is 12 Has Trouble Paying Attention in School, What Do I Do?
Asked by C.O. from Chicago
on February 17, 2011
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I can remember my first meeting with my child's kindergarten teacher and her telling me that your son is having difficulty remembering things and is not paying attenti...
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- He needs more than toutoring and testing, he needs an evaluation. First, I would suggest that you call a Board Certified Child Psychiatrist, and get the name of a Neu...
- Hi C.: Have you had him tested for ADD/ADHD?? My 11-year-old fifth grader has had issues since first grade, but no one ever mentioned ADD to me. After a horrendous ...
- You need to have his ears checked, vision and whatever else. Has he had an annual Doctor exam recently? He is not 'hearing' properly. He actually said this. So, ...
