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Signs of a Dangerous or Distressed Child

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With much school violence circling our society, I began wondering why teachers are not given more instruction on how to identify a potentially dangerous child. I also pondered on why teachers are not supported when they report a child that they feel is potentially dangerous. Many people believe that because I work with five and six year old children, I do not encounter potentially dangerous or emotional distressed children. However, I believe that violent behaviors begin early. People do not start with murder. Violence begins in a minor state and gradually increases. Many children who commit school violence begin by … Continue reading →

Middle School Students: Advice for Parents

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I dread the day that my children reach the middle school years. I can remember by definite “know it all” early teens. I also know the attitudes of middle school children well from teaching them. The early teens and middle school years are very delicate and confusing for children. They are caught somewhere between childhood and adulthood. They still need the guidance from adults but often feel too mature or old to ask for it. If you have a child that will be entering middle school or you will be teaching middle school age children, I have listed some advice … Continue reading →

Middle School Students: Advice for Teachers

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In my previous blog, I began discussing the trials of middle school age children. I offered advice to parents who are dealing with a child entering middle school. In this article, I would like to address the persons who will be teaching middle school age children. Teaching middle school age students is an art. Most teachers either love it or hate and few are in between. Advice for Teachers: The most important part of being a middle school teacher is wanting to be one and being qualified for what you teach. Too often teachers are thrown into middle school without … Continue reading →

Poll Says Poor Parenting to Blame for Violent Behavior

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When kids turn to violence, often the parents are blamed. The recent violence in Virginia has many people pointing fingers. A recent poll by the Family Education Network shows that 32% of respondents blame “poor parenting and problems at home”, as the factor most responsible for school shootings. Other reasons were: 15% cited mental illness or copycatting 18% felt easy access to guns and/or violent media images was to blame 20% said that God is missing from the classroom 15% blamed trouble with teachers and classmates Being a parent is hard and it’s sad that some people blame the parent … Continue reading →

Education Week in Review: April 21-27

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This week a variety of topics were discussed in education here at Families.com. We shared views on parent involvement with homework as well as standardized testing pros and cons. I began my series of articles on the A to Z perks and concerns of public education. I hope that you will continue to share your thoughts with me. Saturday, April 21 Why Parents Complete Work for Their Child: Reason 2 Parents complete work for their child for various reasons. Some parents complete work for their child because they are out too late at night and the child does not have … Continue reading →