How to Help Your Child Who Is Acting Up at School

Parents may cringe at the thought of their child acting up at school, but it is normal for children to go through difficult phases. The misbehavior may stem from a variety of causes, and finding the cause is key to preventing future disruptions. Whether your child has always acted up in school or has just started getting into trouble, there are ways to help her learn good behavior.

Instructions

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      Provide extra attention to the child. There may be issues at home making him feel left out or not wanted and needed as much as before. Ask his teacher to give him more one-on-one attention in class, if possible.

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      Talk to the child about her behavior at school. If she enjoys having other classmates laughing at her, this may be the reason she acts up. Explain that although she may enjoy this extra attention, it is wrong and there are better ways to get noticed.

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      Meet with the child's teacher to discuss his acting up in school. Some parents are not aware that their child is misbehaving. Ask the teacher to keep in touch by email or phone anytime he disrupts the class. Discipline him correctly at home to deter him from acting up in school.

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      Talk to the child about following school rules. Explain that it is important for children to follow rules so teachers can teach to their full potential. Also explain that acting up in school is disrespectful to others. Children who misbehave at school make extra work for the teachers who have to stop what they are doing to focus on discipline.

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      Ask the child why he acts up in school. If something is bothering him, find out what it is and work towards making it better. Take him to the pediatrician if you think there may be an underlying condition that needs to be addressed.

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      Reward the child with good behavior. Show her that her actions have consequences. If the teacher gives a good report for the week, she gets rewarded, but If she acts up in school she misses out.

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