Family Forum / Parenting / Mothers / January 2005

Thanks for the replies ;-)
It didn't go too badly.  We basically established with the principal that DS
is extremely stubborn and finds it hard to respect authority. But that he is
no different to a lot of children she has dealt with and it's just a matter
of keeping on top of him as he is not incapable of understanding the
behaviour that is expected of him. She was particularly let down with him
messing about during PE as it is of utmost importance the children do as
teacher tells them in the PE hall due to safety reasons, so if he misbehaves
during PE again he will be removed from that activity that time and possible
for the next PE day too.
I tried getting the point across that I thought his teacher was incapable of
handling him too, but the principal pointed out that even when he is
presented at her office to be told off he remains stubborn and will not do
as he is told.
I was SO embarrassed.
Anyway it was a very civil chat and we are all on the same page with wanting
him to behave and do well at school.  She said she will have a word with the
psychologist at the school but that they usually cannot or are not assessed
until age 6 or closer to 7 yrs of age.  Anger management was mentioned. I
said I thought he might be bored in class as he is very bright but she said
if that was the case why then would he be carrying on over in the PE hall
too.
Dh and I made a big fuss to DS telling him that we had been called to the
principals office and in fairness to him he has been on best behaviour all
day. Lets hope it keeps up.
Marie