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 consider trying to have regular conferences with the student to see if maybe a sense of trust could be established and if he would eventually open up about home life or whatever else that may be causing his behavior. If this did not work, I would also consider looking at any writing samples, artwork, or assignments of the like to see if he has expressed himself in any way. If there still has been no improvement and the behavior continues, I would consider a second opinion from a school counselor to determine if further steps need to be taken on her end.