The main problem I'm having is options to correct his behavior, such as ignoring me when talking to him, not listening to what I tell him to do or what his teacher tells him what to do. The first years of school are critical in forming good work habits and attitudes. Erlyne Osburn, an elementary teacher with a background in both public and private schools, is here to help you do everything you can to enhance your child's education.
Children go through stages in their lives where they challenge and often defy authority.
While it can be frustrating to deal with, it is a natural progression of development for most children. Youngsters need to see where adults draw the line for acceptable behavior and sometimes push way beyond that limit to test those boundaries and see whether or not consequences will actually result from breaking rules. The best piece of advice I can give you is to be consistent. If you establish a rule, be sure to be consistent when enforcing it. Be fair, yet firm.