Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Unbearable Behavior I have been having a difficult time with one of my students. He is the child of a migrant family. Before my classroom, he attended two other schools this year. Although his grades are pretty decent, his behavior has been unbearable. He is disruptive, he bullies other children, he hurts others on the playground, and he uses profanity. I tried many different strategies with him including rewards for good behavior, creating behavior contracts, time outs, and talking, I have not been successful. A few times I tried to call his parents to have him talk to the parents about his behavior, I could not reach them. This week I sent two notes to his parents asking them to meet with me to discuss his behavior; they refused to meet with me. They told their son to tell me that they have to work during day time and they had no time to meet. I understand that they are hard working people but shouldn't they make an effort help me with their child's education? Do they not care? What should I do? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) I would send a note him with the student asking his parents when is it best to meet with them because it's important we meet regarding their child behavior. I would then have a talk with the student and ask him why is it that he acts out and bully others. I will ask him how he would feel if others bully him. I will tell him I don't accept his behavior and if he continues he could get expel from school or even kick out for good. I will tell him I don't want any of those things to happen, and I believe he could be a great student.                 Rating The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes The suggested solution is original Yes Comments: I think this is a great idea, and hopefully by sending the note home asking when the parents can meet and saying it is about their child's behavior would encourage them to make time to meet. I also think it is important to talk to the student about their behavior and the consequences they will receive if their behavior continues. Encouraging them by saying you believe they could be a good student would hopefully be helpful as well. Rated On: October 19, 2014 3:27 pm Rated By: esaSaV