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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Serious question, why do we expect public schools to handle behavior problems? Where are the parents? I'd argue that if parents were truly parenting we would have far fewer problems in school. Of course there would the occasional problem student, or students who a disability that hinders regulation, or the occasional flight and visits to the principals office. BUT the problem today isn't this it's all this and MORE because parents aren't parenting in this country. I can't speak to outside of the country. But here parents refuse to look inward and make changes. Instead they want to blame anyone else- teachers, coaches, friends, social media, video games, etc. I'm sympathetic to the fact that parenting today is a lot harder than ever before BUT that doesn't absolve parents of the responsibility.

Talk to your kids about behavior from a young age. Model good respectful behavior. Get involved in the school in small or big ways. Ask about their homework and check in periodically with the teacher. Just set it in your phone calendar like you would any important meeting. Bad behavior doesn't just come from nowhere, there is usually a cause and effect. If parents make time for their kids and check in and connect, it would go a long way, I think. [/quote]

Seriously?  Yes, of course, better parenting is important. But, if teachers have NO tools to control kids, things happen.  
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