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  Case: Behavior
Child lashes out due to lack of stability in home. Constantly going back and forth between Dad's house and Mom's house. His behavior is affected based on who's house he is going to that night.
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
Unfortunately, teachers have no control over the home-life of the student, but we do have control over their school life. Sometimes it might only be necessary to talk to the student. Get to know them and what they like/don't like. For example, in talking to the student, he/she might mention that they did not do anything fun over the weekend because they were at dad's house and dad is too strict. From this, you know that chastising the student will only shut them down. Especially if the student is younger, a simple strategy like utilizing positive reinforcement could get a better reaction from the student than bringing the parents into the situation. Of course, should the issue continue, one might consider a parent-teacher conference, separately with each parent. However, this might or might not solve the problem. I would definitely start with the student first. Sometimes they just want someone who cares.
 
     
     
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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 agree here, especially with your first statement. We can control what happens in our class!
Rated On: October 9, 2020 6:19 pm
Rated By: quqyVe
 
     
     
  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: Someone who cares might be what they need and it can be you as the teacher
Rated On: October 18, 2020 7:28 pm
Rated By: jereQy
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
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: I don't think talking to the student about the situation is appropriate unless they come to you first.
Rated On: March 8, 2021 2:46 am
Rated By: yDyVuB
 
     
     
  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: Yes! I think it is great that expressing interest in kids is enough to turn their day around sometimes. Ensuring some time to do this, and recognizing that schools do not control the home environment, is key.
Rated On: March 8, 2021 4:00 am
Rated By: Kessid Vonderhaar
 
     
     
  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: agreed
Rated On: October 25, 2021 7:57 pm
Rated By: TyNede