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[quote=Anonymous]I have an issue with my DS's (4) preschool.  The teacher keeps calling him the 'class clown'.  DS has issues with following directions, sitting still and listening.  He is also a very silly little boy.  I understand that this can be frustrating because I also deal with it at home and we are trying the best we can and putting resources towards helping him understand when he can be silly and when he needs to listen and pay attention.  It is not easy with a four year old.  He has a lot of energy and is generally happiest outdoors.  One of one, he does not exhibit a lot of these issues.  He will sit at home and draw and color for 2 hours or do puzzles, look at books etc.  But in an environment with more children (especially class room setting), he will act up.  The teacher has been asking him in the morning if he is going to behave today or if he is going to be the class clown again.  I told her that I do not like it and that she needs to stop.  He thinks that it is his job to be the class clown because they say it so much.  I find it inappropriate and I want it to stop, NOW.  She disagreed.  She said that he has been acting up more than normal during the last two weeks.  I'm upset that they have never told me about this.  I asked her why she did not mention anything and she said that she never sees me.  My son attends an afternoon program so he is with a different teacher in the p.m.  I work out of the home.  I told her that she could have called me/emailed me or slipped a note in his bag or she could have pulled me aside during the morning drop-off etc.  (lots of opportunities there).  If I do not know about these issues, then there is nothing I can do about it.  His father left on a deployment a little over a month ago and he has been dealing with the separation.  He has started to have nightmares at night and he will wake up more frequently.  He is also crying a lot more and telling me that he feels sad.

I have an appointment with his pediatrician to discuss his behavior and then we go from there.  I really want to help my son.  Right now, I feel frustrated and angry with his school.  I understand that his behavior can be disruptive to their classroom setting, but it does not excuse belittling him in front of others.  If the expectation of being the class clown is given, then he will act accordingly.  I embrace my son's humor and silliness, but of course I do not want him to become the class clown.  [/quote]

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