When you give attention to your child, give 100 percent. Anything less will frustrate both of you, and children are particularly keen in understanding when they are not being heard. This does not mean that you give attention whenever a child asks for it. That will depend on your nature and your child s. But, if the question, situation or demand is important, it is worth your full attention.
Schools differ vastly and so do teachers.
Your child may have a horrid teacher in a good school or a superb teacher in a mediocre school. Reputation means nothing where your child is concerned. Trust your own judgement in determining whether a school or a classroom is right for your child. If the teacher stinks, make sure your child is put in another class. If the school s philosophy and yours differ, put your child in a different school.