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  Case: Child's mom got married, now the child throws temper tantrums multiple times a day
Three weeks ago, one of my student's mother got remarried. As I later learned, up until she got married the child slept in her room since he was a baby (he is almost 5 now). Since she got remarried, he is defiant and refuses to do what anybody asks him if he is upset. He will scream and throw temper tantrums to get attention. I have put him on a behavior chart to let his mom know each day when the issues happen and what the issue is. Mom does not seem to have any suggestions and does not return my phone calls or emails. He has been sent to the office multiple times in the last 3 weeks, but none of the punishments or incentives seem to motivate him anymore. Does anybody have any suggestions?
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In this situation it is important that i do my due diligence as an educator to help this student. I would suggest that he go to the office when he is upset not because he is in trouble but because he should speak to a specialist there. If this continues however and the parents do not return calls or emails i will follow up on it with administrators because it may be a sign of neglect.
 
     
     
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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 like this idea a lot. I think the child is obviously having a hard time with the change and he may need some extra help and encouragement making adjustments. Punishment may not be the way to do this. I also think your idea of possible neglect is interesting and one to look into.
Rated On: October 15, 2017 10:01 pm
Rated By: QeZyqa
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case No
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: This would result in a lot of missed material in class.
Rated On: October 16, 2017 3:04 am
Rated By: JeBeVu