what do you do if your kids are...?

Question

what do you do if your kids are constantly in trouble for messing aroundat school talking etc and are getting bad grades

Answer 1

Change my parenting ways since it obviously isn;t working what "I" am doing. or just take all there stuff away.

Answer 2

Have you heard of the "nature versus nurture" debate? If you believe in the "nurture" side of things, then how your kids turn out depends on their environment. If they're loved, taught to behave, etc., then they'll become responsible kids/adults. There is *some* truth in that. What you feed your kids also comes under the heading of "nurture" of course. Hyperactive/disobedient kids are often fed high sugar/calorie diets.



But a lot of people deny that "nature" plays a role: e.g. that their or others' kids were born trouble-makers. It is *definitely* true that a kid can be born far more intelligent than others, and despite being raised in the same environment, so why can it not be true that they were born anti-social and destructive? At school, they disrupt others and when they grow up they become seriously violent criminals.



I'm not sure how much nurture plays a role and how much nature does. But the bottom line is, once you have tried everything, and really put your heart into it, consulting books and experts, and you STILL get no results, you can't be too hard on yourself and instead blame nature :).

Answer 3

Look for something positive, maybe? Messing around in ALL their classes or just some of them? First you need to know why your kids are so demotivated. Have you thought of sitting down with them, talking about why they dislike school, what's causing them to want to be disruptive? If this is something new, then what's changed in their lives in or out of school?

Withdrawing privileges is all very well, but "carrots" have been proven to be more effective than "sticks" in managing children's behaviour. You don't say how old your kids are, so it's difficult to know what would motivate them, but some sort of reward system might help. When they come home with a good report or grade, then they get a sticker or small privilege, building to something bigger at the end of every week that they manage to avoid the bad behaviours they've developed recently (I assume). It doesn't have to be anything expensive....some family activity that they enjoy. If you can open up communications with them, maybe you could negotiate what the rewards could be.

Answer 4

It depends how old they are.

Naughty step for younger children. Structured punishments are good for all ages. Children need discipline and like boundaries. Once crossed there has to be a consequence and they should know what to expect. for example a warning first, then a suitable punishment like being sent to their room for half an hour, extra chores, grounding, no TV etc.



Children need to learn to respect others and in return people will respect them but respect must be earned and they won't respect you unless you earn it also. This means sticking by your word whether that is following through on a punishment or a promise to do something with them.



Treats for good behaviour are more powerful than punishments for bad behaviour.



Give children more attention when they are being good and less when they are bad or they will learn to act up to get your attention and basically that's what people of all ages want - attention from the people they love.



In relation to school, if you have time get involved with the school, it doesn't have to be a lot but the more the better. Get to know the staff and get a good relationship with them. If your children know you are around the school occasionally and they know you will hear asap if they act up it will help to calm them.



Be more involved with homework that way you will know that they are doing it, what they have problems with (consider extra tutoring to help catch up) and their grades will improve. Get a routine going of getting home, do homework, then dinner (have them at the kitchen table studying while you are making dinner and help them?), then activity, bath, bed. They will thank you for it and you will have better behaved children.



Good Luck.

Answer 5

Find out why they are messing about. It may be the work is too hard, boring or easy or some other reason. Have regular chats with the teachers and include the child too then you can let the child know the boundaries and help him with his problems. Be supportive to the child. I remember what it was like having to go to school everyday when I didn't really want to be there, so put yourself in their shoes. Maybe setting up a reward system could also help.

Answer 6

It's hard to say as I dont know the age of your children!



But possible advice I have:

1) Speak to them-maybe there's something wrong, something they dont understand?

2) Are they doing work thats going over their head or too easy-sometimes if a child isn't properly stimuated they get bored easily and disputive!

3) Are they settled at home? This is not meant to be insultive-if something has happened at home that has been upsetting it could effect behaviour and school life.

4) Speak to the teachers about how they deal with behaviour, do the children get praise and encouragement when they DO show GOOD behaviour?

5) At home are you praising good efforts? Sometimes verbal praise or a hug is a great boost!



My sister has ADHD and she was a terror for teachers-mainly because most werent aware she had it! She used to get in trouble, get sent out of class, not do homework etc. Luckily she decided on a career she wanted found out which subjects she needed to be good at and focused on them and we just accepted she wouldnt concerntrate in the others.



Hope I've been some help to you!

Answer 7

I had the same problem, first I cut off the electricity to their rooms so they had no fun when I sent them to bed, that didn't work so I put them in competition with themselves each week and the best one got to choose the dinner for a day, a dvd to watch, to stay up the latest on a friday night and have the other kids clean their room.. I presented it as fun and ensured that it was a little fixed so that each child had to be on the receiving end, after a while the competition got so good that the winner pittied the losers and helped them tidy up in exchange for favours. I realise that it isn't the best way to go about it but it worked much better than I hoped in more ways than I could have imagined.

Best of luck and sincere good wishes to you.

Answer 8

They need to learn now that the better they do at school, the better-paid they're likely to be when they get jobs. You don't mention their ages, but I'll assume they're teens. Basically, tell them that the things they take for granted (e.g. Wii game, hi-fi, TV in the bedroom) is there only because you an afford them. Tell them they have one month more with them/one month without them from now (pick as you see fit), and if they don't buck up they'll lose them permanently -- but you MUST MEAN IT! A little discipline before they fly the nest is far more effective than counselling when they've learnt the hard way as adults -- and cheaper too!

Answer 9

first off talk to the teachers, make sure that the bad grades are caused because of the misbehaving & not something else. it could be that they just don't understand the work & are in need of extra help. if that is the case, see if they can get them a tutor or if the teachers themselves can stay after school to work with them. the teachers in our schools are willing to do this. the school even offers bussing for students who stay after to get help. i found out this was the case with my daughter & she is doing much better now.



if it's because they are misbehaving, ground them & take away their things. by grounding them i am saying no phone, no t.v., no computer & no video games. most of all, no leaving the house, no social life. take away everything that is important to them. let them earn the things back with good grades & staying out of trouble. Also assign work around the house. if they can't work at school, they can do chores at home instead. My kids get kicked out, they do ALOT of house & yard work. there is always something that needs to be done!



I got in trouble alot too & this is what my dad did. he once grounded me for 3 months, took away my horse (had to take care of her, just couldn't ride her), my phone, my car, my stereo & worst of all my social life. my grades drastically improved & i tried my best to not let it happen again. i am a mother of 3 now, one of which has just become a teenager (the other 2 are both grown), so now i know where my dad was coming from!

Answer 10

I honestly believe that if your kids are constantly in trouble then it is a cry for help.but i dont believe the problem is entirly from the parent(s).

I think you should keep them out of watch them for a few days in different environments and different times and find when they are most comfortable and then sit and talk to them. It also depends on their age. My 8 year old son will not tell me anything face-to-face but will spill his heart out when we go online and chat.Sometimes it might be a reaction from of something happening in school or an attempt to deal with it but the bottom line is that we have to find new ways of reaching our kids as methods used by our parents seems to have no effect on our kids.

Answer 11

I work in a school. My eldest at primary used to be a great kid at primary, but gone to scondary school, and not always in trouble but talking, messing around. Yeah sometimes it's his fault, he had an incident this week he asked his french teacher for help he walked passed my son and ignored him, so my son muttered under his breath 'dick' and the teacher heard him, but didn't heard him when he was asking for help, but the teacher i have been informed is quite aggressive and only helps kids he wants to. I grounded my son for a week with no football training, or pocket money, as he knows that he should show respect to others, he was also made to write the teacher a letter of apology, but i told him to write in why he called this teacher a name. Yeah it's sometimes the parents lack of parenting, but also peer pressure, and it can be the teachers, I seen loads on power trips, and if they dislike a pupil well they can't be bothered with them. Sorry its so long.

Answer 12

Children punished with physical violance can behave as you have described. If their parents are constantly arguing this can also have a bad impact upon children's behaviour. Also, work through their school work when they get home to show that they should be serious about school. They will soon learn that it's better to do the work in lesson time than in their own time.

Answer 13

I work in education and have 2 kids myself, I have always told my kids if I ever had a bad report of any kind then "WOE BETIDE" I don't know what that means but it has always worked as I have never had a bad report (touch wood).

I think you have to hit them where it hurts... have a meeting with their teachers, ask for them to go on a report, have a weekly meeting, or ask for an update by phone, you have to be consistent - if it's good they get rewarded, if it's bad - take away a privelidge in the home for example the tv in their room, or the computer, it has to be something that they like and you have to stick to what you say or it will never work. The moment you give in you have lost the fight.

good luck. the hardest job in the world is being a parent, you are obviously a good one as you are looking for a solution to the problems... all to often we see parents who do not care and think that it is our job (in education) to deal with behaviour and lack of respect etc...what chance do we have when we do not have the parents backing.

Answer 14

Find out why, and be prepared for some rather unsavoury answers.



Is it attention seeking ? Teenage hormones or frustration on their part ?



You may well need to seek proffessional guidance but the school should be able to guide you in the general direction and help formulate an acceptable behaviour structure.



Above all try listening to your kids. However in your defence if they are rebelling against authority you've got a hell of a job on your hands.



I wish you luck !!!

Answer 15

What have you tried as your correction methods so far? The biggest thing is consistency. Talk with the teachers as to why the bad grades are happening...ie-are they failing tests, or not doing homework? If they aren't doing homework, then it is a matter of will power for you, to make them sit down at do it before they get to play after school, and before all other fun stuff. Do they have any learning disabilities like ADD, where they have trouble paying attention in class, and that's why they are talking, or they are just board? This one is a bit harder, but you might be able to talk to the teachers about keeping them in class during recess to curb that behavior as well. Keep open and honest communication with the teachers, as I am sure they will be willing to work with you to correct in school behavior, and stick to your guns at home. No "extras" when grades are down and behavior is poor.

Answer 16

How your kids behave depend a lot on what kind of example you set them, just try top be a good example to them, let them know that they are letting you down. Talk to them find out why they are behaving like they are..they may just want SOMEONE to notice them. It can be peer preesure at school..as I know of a girl weho was right up there at the top when she started..but now is truggling to keep in the centre stream...her is peer pressure...and cos her Dad has left home..she thinks the world of her dad..and doesn't seem to realise that behaving badly will not get him back..and it's not her fault. Teenagers are complicated.

Good luck however you deal with it.

Talk to the teachers..preferably with your kids knowledge..if possible include them in any discussions..it is their future they are jepordising.

Answer 17

Find an interest or a motivation for your child to help them make the right decisions, teach them that choices have consequences and that these consequences arent always good depending on the choices available to them.

Also, work with school staff to help your child achieve what is required of them and let your child see and understand that you are working with and not against them. Have regular meetings with teacher where child is included so they can discuss how things are going, good and bad.

Answer 18

This may sound harsh, but it is for their own benefit. Take all their 'good' things away from them,m ie their phones... until they start being good. Trust me, get 'Dad' to give them a very very serious talk, and if they are still retalient give them a slight knock; it will be for their benefit, and you are allowed to as a parent.



If it continues, these kind of children may be subject to all kinds of things, like drugs, smoking, and even leading to risks of STIs, and it is true that you should be worried. I would even phone up the school and make them not sit with the troublemakers for the classes. Embarrass them to a limit, but if they are good reward them incredibly

Answer 19

The problem is we are not born with a parents guide. The only thing u can do is keep on trying. Try everything. Something will work in the end. It has to, at least thats what i keep on saying to myself. They hav to want to change. There must be a catalyst that will kick start a change. Talk to them. Treat them when they do well and don't ever giv up. They are worth it in the end!

Answer 20

Oooh yes, be a better parent. That's vague. That deserves some kudos. What a meaningless answer.



Your kids need to learn discipline. They need this from the father or the father-figure. Talk to him. And if you don't have him, find him.



It is no secret that unruly children are a result insufficient discipline. Be mindful not to go overboard, however.



Your children's actions are a result of a need that is not being met in their lives. Find out what it is and correct it.

Answer 21

i dont mean to be nasty ,but you are always posting questions about how bad your kids are in different circumstances, supermarket, home , now school.... all kids are naughty sometimes or go through naughty stages but yours are wild.... and it doesnt matter how many times you post questions until YOU do something about it they will never improve. the behaviour you have described in other questions is NOT normal behaviour by any stretch of the imagination. i might sound mean, but ive said it before and i'll say it again, you need to get reffered for some help with these kids and quickly because they are turning into delinquents. i im not judging you, but please face up to the truth here, you need help with them.i truly wish you the best of luck

Answer 22

I'd say spank their little behinds but that's not always the answer. My boyfriend and I are having the same dilemma with his 9 year old son. He's with us 4 days a week and his dad is a great parent but we don't always agree on courses of action. Also, he has a completely dynamic at his mother's house and different rules, so that interferes. But in my own opinion, kids act out for a reason. Some schools offer a psychologist to speak to (in my BF's son's case, it was a good idea, the different lifestyles, his mother lost a baby, etc etc), so sometimes students may have underlying issues that comes out as bad behavior and a non-judgemental person can be just what they need. Other than that, I suggest you remove all things that are "fun" for them. No televion, video games, playing with friends. Restrict phone calls and remove all distractions like toys and games from them. Ground them accordingly and add chores everytime they continue to misbehave. If you haven't alreay had conferences with their teacher, ask if you can sit in on his/her class one day. Of course the student won't act up with you there, but at least you'll see them in their "natural state", does that make sense? Also, maybe the discomfort of having their parent sit in on them will make them realize they don't want to act up again. Think about getting a tutor as well. Good luck!!!

Answer 23

i have the same problem,iv tried everything, i have 4 children 3 of them are perfectly behaved so i know im not a bad parent or have bad parenting skills. my child pushes the boundaries all the time, my advice to you,an this is something im trying myself, is just be consistent with the punishmens you do give, grounding is the most effective in my case,dont give in coz its an easy option, the more consistent u are the more secure the child feels,and dont respond to negative behaviour, as hard as it is learn to prioritise behaviour,some things are just not worth getting wound up about.i sympathise with you,after a couple of years of going through the same thing as you my child is settling down,it takes time,but you will get there in the end.honest.

Answer 24

Watch as many of those parenting shows (Supernanny, Who Rules the Roost, The Doghouse) as possible and you will see that when children are misbehaving, it is changing the behaviour of the parents that improves the behaviour of the children. The way parents behave in front of and towards children is the biggest influence on the behaviour of the children. The only way to have children that are well-behaved is to set a good example for them, both in the way that you treat the children and in the way that they see you treat others.

Answer 25

Sometimes it's the company that they keep, therefore you could threaten them with a change of form/class. You should be able to get through to them then and you should get full support from the teachers. You could also punish them by taking away something each time they return home with a bad report - taking away their phone usually works!Good Luck!x

Answer 26

Hi, you might also to check there diet, some food additives can give some behaviour problems. And spend more time with them and keep a dialog going with the school teachers. Perhaps if there are long term issue`s you might need to talk to the school psychologist to resolve the problem.

Answer 27

I think the best solution is to make experience them the real life that's waiting for them out of school, in other words make them work. Instead of letting them spend the summer playing around with friends, find a job for them (especially if he/she can work for you and if you have a hard physical job, like building or painting houses). I think physical fatigue is the best way to make them understand how studying sitting on a chair can be muuuuuuch better...

Answer 28

i am just wondering how old your children are? might try going to school with them for a day and sit in on all the classes and just see what is going on. i am sure the children would not like that. tell them until they can behave at school that is what is going to happen. what about the childrens father?need to set some guidelines for the children. maybe that is what they are looking for. try not to be to soft on them, i know it is hard, i have been there. but firm about what you decide to do. in the long run you will be happy and the children will too.

Answer 29

This indicates that you give less time to your children at home. Give time to them; and, explain the significances of being great and exclusive and to have the right tyope of friends. Let them become competitive and be religious. Religious never means hate others - always, love others. You will find the difference within a very short span of time, say after three months, from your date of implementing what I have said.

Answer 30

tell them of really badly and ground them from their favourite things 4 like 2 weeks if they r still messing about increase the how long it is and if they still don't listen (which I'm sure they will)give them a sheet of lined paper and tell them 2 write 30 lines of "i will get good grades at school"and tell them 2 revise 2 hours at home (Sundays off).

Answer 31

First of all ,Is the behavior isolated to happening only at school?, Then if it is more common to see bad behavior from

them then good no matter where they are at; you may look at seeing a behavioral therapist with this issue. I have a five year old girl who became a continuess discipline problem, the older she got the worse it became; we took her to a behavioral therapist and found that she had ADHD/and Bipolar. Now that she takes medications for this she is just as normal as any other five year old child, she plays normal, she has a better attention span, and is doing wonderful in her school work (Completeing first grade level) and at six she will likely be sailing through the 2nd grade level.

Answer 32

I agree with Jodie G I would improve my parenting skills and also ask if there were any major problems ie peer preasure Bullying and then help them through it but I would not take things away from them this i think would have a counter effect

Answer 33

well kids are and always will be a pain in the butt just like we where at school you have heard of the terrible two's the kid gets to two and starts to be a pain and stupidly you think they grow out of it when they are three but it's more like thirty three a very wise man once said bury them at birth and then dig them up when they are twenty one any ho i digress the best thing to tell them is if you do not do well at school they will end up with a she-height job just like there dad and if that dose not get them going i do not know wot will..............................

Answer 34

it depends on their age.different ages mean different tactics.my son messed around from year 8 to year 10.being consistant helps,also try not taking too much away as a punishment because they have nothing to lose if they have lost it anyway.be a loving parent .

Answer 35

Always treat your children as equals, grown-ups, never as children.

Always take them to one side and explain, without anyone else present, and explainj in level terms exactly what they are doing is wrong and why they should not do it.

Also, ask them what they would do if they were a parent and had a child their age, what or how would they handle it.

Tell them that if they want to be treated as grown-ups, then they should not act as a child!!

If they ask why? never say, `because I said so.` Explain as if they were equals. They will appreciate it, believe me¬¬

Answer 36

How old are they? i hope you can talk to them, find out what they are trying to achieve. Get them involved in the big picture. Loss of rewards or introduce rewards?



I hope I never have to beat up kids to maintain discipline. I wouldn't beat up my partner if she didn't obey so why should i beat up my kids.



I'd hope I can talk her ears off, let her know how i'd feel, how she'd feel etc.



Am I being too naive?

Answer 37

kids have to learn there are consequences for their actions,if they are behaving badly,there must be a form of punishment,if they play computers or go out when they like etc,take the choice away...they are privileges not rights! you have to be the disciplinarian and dont let your kids make the rules.

Answer 38

Communicate with them or sit down with a counselor. Maybe there are some emotional problems. Some kids do not know how to talk about their problems or feelings so they tend to lash out through bullying or flunking. Wants you get the child to communicate then finding a tutor or helping them with their homework would be the next step.

Answer 39

talk to the school and work as a team to curb their behaviour. Don't give them any allowance money and don't allow them to spend time with their friends until their behaviour improves. stop them doing their favourite things until they behave. when their grades get better reward them with things they like to do. good luck!!

Answer 40

Talk to them, find out why they are acting out. Next, look at where you are not providing structure and discipline. Let them know if they get in trouble, they lose privileges big time. Nothing is more important than being respectful and studious while a kid's in school. This needs to be impressed upon them, and consequences need to be given when they get off track.

Answer 41

talk to them find out if they are ok they might have something bothering them, when they do good praise them try to focus on the good behaviour . set positive rewards for them

when my son misbehaved in school it affected his grades but he was also being bullied at the time. we grounded him and his grades improved each time he got in trouble we used the same punihment and just kept increasing the time.

amazingly he has now started to improve and his grades, he got fed up . you have to stick to what you say. and praise good behaviour

Answer 42

Maybe they need to be in special ed??My brother was in that class cause he wasn't very good in school.



What would I do though???



I would talk to them and see what is bothering them.And whatever they are weak in school I would get books in that subject and make them study them.And I would also ground them if they continued to be bad.

Answer 43

Keep in close contact with their teachers so you know when they are misbehaving and you can act on it right away. Find some kind of punishment ie take away whatever you think would let them know that you are serious.

Answer 44

change the way you bring them up,it sounds as though you are letting get away with to much at home take away some of there stuff,ground them if there bad and tell them if they dont start behaveing you shall send them to boot camp!

Answer 45

Send them to Virginia Tech!

Answer 46

It sounds like they could be bored in class. Talk to there principle about testing them to see if they need to be in enriched or AP classes. Also, sit down and have a serious talk with them. Don't yell and try not to come across as angry or upset because then they won't tell you anything. Just let them know that you want to know why they are acting up and that you are concerned.



If they still continue to act up then punish them. Take away there allowance, take away all video games, cell phones, computers...everything!



Good luck :-)

Answer 47

take away the stuff they like and only give it back to them once they improve and continue to do so, or get a family member that they look up 2 to talk to them.

Answer 48

if you are from most countries in Europe you can hit them. If you are in Britain then you must give you children more attantion and show them how to behave and teach them the rewards of hardwork.

Answer 49

to be honest hunni i dont think there is much you can do, i went downhill and dad tried everything, he eventuallty gave up on me and the fact he was to disapointed in me to shout gave me a reality check and i settled down, but it doesnt work for everyone only you know your children, good luck

Answer 50

Well talk to them and ask them if there is a problem at school , failing that talk to the child's teacher and headteacher, look at the child home life see if there is something that can change there, keep your cool !

Answer 51

threaten them with taking them on to one of those awful talk shows for dis functional families if that doesn't sort them out ??

seriously if they are still young i would not worry to much if you always care about how they are doing they will come good

Answer 52

Look at what they are eating, It might be a dietry problem. Change their food & you should see an improvement.

Don't give up on them & good Luck

Answer 53

Try sitting and talking face to face about life and how important school is. What can happen if they don't try to do good and grow into good SMART adults. Talking has worked for me so far.

Answer 54

sit them down and try to explain to them that they are at school to learn,playtime is the time to chat with friends and to mess about.also that they should respect their teacher if he/she tells them to be quiet it should be no different than mother and father saying it.

when i was young my mother spoke and i'd listen she taught me to respect my elders and to have manners ,if i didnt i would get a slap then she would sit me down and explain the reasons why she'd slapped me

Answer 55

Explain to them , that they have to listen , in order to learn.......



Explain to them.....that they have 2 ears and one mouth .....and so they should listen more than they speak......



Explain to them....that empty vessels and dumb people make the most sounds....



Explain to them that they can't listen and speak at the same time......



Explain to them......that if they want to succeed.....and be successful in life.....



that if they want to be very rich.....that if they want to be very clever.......



that they need to change the way they are doing things at the moment......



and that the way they are doing things at the moment....is stopping them from succeeding.....



but that they are not too far away from succeeding ......and just like their favourite football team......just like their favourite football player.....or their favourite hero....



that they have to make adjustments in their lives , and lifestyle , in order to be the superstars of the future and that they will feel much better in themselves and be admired and respected....by all of those people , who are telling them off at the moment !!



And tell them that I said.....!



Peter Walsh.....



www.hypnotist1worldwide.com



A Champion Sportsman , Scholar and trainer of Champions in all sports and disciplines Worldwide.......



Good Luck Honey......I know you can do it.......and I know that they can do it as well ! xx

Answer 56

Start by asking for and explanation then its the carrot and the stick syndrome. If they get good grades they are praised and have treats.If they bad grades you show displeasure and take privileges from them--TV or their computer games. Be consistent and they will soon shape up.

Answer 57

Blame the teachers. Bet you already have, haven't you?



I bet you're also, working class, council estate scum (if you're in UK) if you're in US then you probably shouldn't have bred at all as there is plenty of useless scum in your country.



Either way, get a grip.

Answer 58

stop the one thing thay like or you tell them that you are going to sit in all there class tell thay stop being bad

Answer 59

punish them, or go and see a doctor because your kids might have a behaviour problem.

Answer 60

Hit them with a belt, that should do the trick !

Answer 61

I wouldn't know cos my kids are the opposite. They go to school, behave at school, and get good grades at school. And if they didn't I would know about it.

Answer 62

You ground them and make them do extra school work at home!!!



You tell them if they don't want to work at school, they can do school work instead of going outside, watching tv, or talking on the phone!!!

Answer 63

change their school fresh start always helps .get professional help he/she can understand the situation and help you effectively

Answer 64

take them to the jeremey kyle show!

failing that try asking what's wrong yourself.

Answer 65

Take away some of their priviledges.

Answer 66

We got spanked, years ago when that happened.

Answer 67

bring back corpal punishment the cane slipper

Answer 68

disapline is the only way to deal with this

Answer 69

they play with their playstation ONLY if school was ok ! with my son it works perfectly!!!

Answer 70

You must take control of that quickly. Don't let it go by the wayside without discipline of some type. Remember, you are the Mom, you insist they behave.....or else?

Answer 71

pray for another child

Answer 72

Get a hold of them now sister! Cause if you don't, they will end up in the court system! And you will have to pay for all the cost!

Answer 73

It doesn't matter. do working hard from now!

Answer 74

ask the teacher to move them from other children who egg them on and withdraw all priveleges, tv in room, sweets, etc and get them to earn them back

Answer 75

Ground them....

Answer 76

Take away some of their priviledges. For example TV or video games. Wanting them back should motivate them to do better.

Answer 77

Ground them for 3 months

Answer 78

Ground them, take away iPods, PS2's etc until their behaviour improves.

Answer 79

Take their privileges away until they straighten up and use corporal punishment.

Answer 80

Just look at most of the answers a good smack on the backside. these stupid idiots who made a law saying its wrong to smack haven't got a clue

Answer 81

Be a better parent and have conferences with the teachers on a regular basis...

Answer 82

Ground them till they learn to behave and work harder in class.

Answer 83

discipline.

Answer 84

Family counseling! DO IT...or you will be sorry. Things will not imporve. They will just end up dead or in jail. Trust me!

Answer 85

dahnzahn is right...whip them.

Answer 86

Take em out behind the shed. Then WAPP. Right across the @ss.

Answer 87

You must beat them from an early age!

Answer 88

Cry

Answer 89

blame the teachers for not keeping the kids under control,