Q: What can I do to make sure my child behaves properly in school? I try hard to monitor his behavior at home. But I can’t be sure about what happens when he arrives at school. A: What happens at home affects what happens at school. And although you can’t be with your child[…]
The best lessons about respect for authority figures—especially teachers, coaches and other adults at school—can be taught right at home. As you talk with your child about respectful behavior: Explain why rules are important. Tell your child that teachers have rules because they care about their students. Disrupting the class when the teacher is trying[…]