On Children behaving badly: Has it gotten worse?

Posted on May 3 at 8:32 p.m. ( Suggest removal )

First, read these comments from the top down. it will more sense.
No matter how difficult it is to be a parent, it is our responsibility. After all, what is the alternative? Yes parenting is hard. I am totally open to others perspectives on parenting (and am proud of the job myself and my husband are doing) and that doesn't mean i am seeking approval either. My children's behavior keeps me in check on my parenting. Keep in constant communication with day care and teachers and make sure that you and they are doing the same things. this means all of us might have to change the way we do it from time to time.
Unfortunately kids will be kids. . . . .but it is up to us to keep on top of this and make sure we nip this behavior in the bud so that it doesnt become a continuous behavior problem. My child is in this van buren class, i love his teacher and am in constant communication also,and he has had issues of his own. He knows, and is reminded, that he is responsible for his own actions.
as parents we need to PAY ATTENTION TO OUR KIDS. sometimes they seek attention whether negative or positive. i myself had a cognitive disorder in school and still struggle with it. But my mom was absolutely on top of it (while working 3rd shift). i believe there are children with disorders that could be helped by the use of some meds or coping mechanisms, or counseling, or all of the above. I know i get frustrated (and its hard for me to think clearly). it helps to have someone look at it from the outside to see things in a different way. WE have to teach our kids to think about their behavior but it is a continual learning process.
Keeping on top of your kids, for instance, for backtalking, is a good example. if you think its not serious enough for punishment, make it a small but progressive punishment. if you allow small backtalkiing, THEY WILL TEST YOU and soon it will escalate. it doesnt mean you have to scream at them for rolling their eyes.
Parents take some responsibility, ask for help, and use your kids behavior as a way to keep your parenting in check. and for THEIR sake LEAD BY EXAMPLE!