When I interned in a fifth grade classroom at the age of 17, I was dismayed to find behavior problems running rampant, with children actively walking around the classroom, throwing objects and pestering other students during teaching time. The behavioral problems seemed to outnumber the "normal" children.
While these ongoing disruptions were problematic for the class as a whole, I can only begin to imagine the effect this poor conduct had on the individuals perpetrating it. While many of us can judge, pegging these kids as "bad apples" or blame the issues on bad parenting or lack of rigid discipline in schools.
But the truth is that acting out is often a cry for help. If your child has begun to become a disruption in his classroom, then you need to address it with all seriousness. That doesn't mean severe discipline at home--it means carefully assessing the symptoms your child is exhibiting and finding a professional approach to adjusting their actions so they can succeed.
How is that to be done? It isn't easy. You have to be committed to putting your child first and working through the challenges ahead of you--as a parent and as a family. Work it out until you find a routine that works.
Take an inventory of your child's apparent symptoms. This may involve having a frank conversation with his or her school teacher. Many parents prefer not to hear criticism about their offspring, but honest acceptance will help you develop the right approach.
Try to have a frank conversation with your son or daughter. This can be challenging, especially if they are in their younger years, but perhaps with the help of a school counselor, try to have them describe why they feel the need to act out and what inspired them to take the disruptive actions they do. Don't be discouraged if they persist in saying, "I don't know," or give you other nonsense answers.
Make an appointment with your pediatrician to discuss what you've discovered. You may even want to do some research on your own before the office visit. While acting out may not have a pathological root, the pediatrician may still be able to advise you on your next step.
You will most likely be recommended to an area psychologist that specializes in psychoeducational assessments. A professional will be able to pinpoint emotional disorders, learning disabilities, or other impediments like ADHD. Together, you can all decide on the best course of action to take to improve your child's ability to learn and stop disruptions in the classroom.
Author Resource:-
thinklearnachieve.net is a San Diego psychologist provide independent psycho-educational assessments for school age children and youth to address a wide range of learning and behavioral characteristics. (http://www.thinklearnachieve.net/)
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