Avoid criticizing the school or the teachers in front of your children, even if you disagree with the teaching methods or discipline policy. Your criticism undermines the teacher's credibility and authority. The lesson kids learn is that school doesn't matter. Don't try to block school discipline . Parents should take seriously any reports of their children misbehaving in school, even if the offense seems out of character for the child.
Kids behave differently in their peer group than at home.
Let your kids be responsible for their own behavior. Get them organized. Hustling kids out the door with their backpacks. Lunches and gym clothes isn't easy, but they must have good organizational skills to succeed in school. If necessary, create a checklist to help mornings run smoothly.