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zsalshatib · Jun 5, 2007, 08:09 PM

As a mother of only one child, how do I respond and should I deal with my son and with teacher as the teacher told me that my son does not respect the teacher because he plays and make funny things in his face and mouth while she explain?

Also, the teacher told me that my only son has stolen her paper clip and put it in his finger and when she saw it she asked him about it but he claim it is his? I am sure there is a better way to describe my son but not a lier or thief! He does not want to go to school now and he hates the school!

J_9 · Jun 5, 2007, 08:15 PM

Hmmmm, you need to deal with your son, not the teacher, if your son is disrupting class. How long has this been going on? How much longer before he is out of school for the summer?

He needs to know that this is wrong and unacceptable, you will not tolerate it.

Xrayman · Jun 5, 2007, 09:36 PM

Limits and boundries need to be established for this child, however, if the teacher is calling him names like liar etc-the teacher will NEVER gain his respect.

I think that your son needs some work understanding good and bad behaviour-but like I said, go easy. I think teacher may be partially to blame-although I'm not sure...

J_9 · Jun 5, 2007, 09:39 PM

I also would go lightly right now if he will be out of school for the summer. He may just need to be challenged, he could be bored.

goodgirl · Jun 5, 2007, 10:12 PM

Originally Posted by zsalshatib

As a mother of only one child, how do I respond and should I deal with my son and with teacher as the teacher told me that my son does not respect the teacher because he plays and make funny things in his face and mouth while she explain?

Also, the teacher told me that my only son has stolen her paper clip and put it in his finger and when she saw it she asked him about it but he claim it is his? I am sure there is a better way to describe my son but not a lier or thief!! he does not want to go to school now and he hates the school!

Tell him if he don't he may have to go to summer school and maybe be more nice

J_9 · Jun 5, 2007, 10:21 PM

Threaten with summer school and then be nice to him? Contradictory to me. Maybe I am just tired.

J_9 · Jun 5, 2007, 11:02 PM

goodgirl disagrees: its not nice

Another noob!!

NowWhat · Jun 7, 2007, 06:15 AM

Your son may not be ready for school. The things you are describing may stem from immaturity. He probably isn't trying to be a thief or liar - he just doesn't want to get into trouble.
If your son is destined to be the "class clown" you need to set up boundaries with him. Let him know that when he is at school - he is there for one purpose - to learn. Not to entertain. He probably makes the funny faces, etc. to get a laugh. Once he gets that laugh - he is fueled and keeps going.
Stay in close contact with his teachers - and be open to what they tell you - don't shut them down because you don't want to see certain things out of your child.

I got to hear this year that my 6 year old daughter is stubborn and very competitive. Things that I really don't see at home (well maybe the stubborn part) because she is an only child - there is no one to compete with. I didn't jump on the teacher - I listened and respected what she had to say - her job in life is to educate children and she's good at it. I am not an educator and only know my kid - so just go in with an open mind.

What grade is your son in?