Behavior and Discipline

The teacher has a right to punish your child, within reason, but occasionally the punishment may be misguided or even harmful.

Lying is common behavior in children, but it can be a serious problem. Ask yourself: How frequently does this behavior occur?

Employ "logical consequences" in order to encourage your child to receive instruction.

What's worse: the fact that your son lies, or what he's lying about?

Dishonesty is one of the most difficult behavioral problems for parents, because it can be hard to detect in your child.

Spanking is not a logical consequence for bad grades. There are other types of consequences that are much more appropriate.

If a child doesn't want to stay in school, boot camp or a military school is unlikely to make a difference.

Learn about positive discipline to deal with a child who insists on pushing your buttons at home.

Parents need to be on the same page when it comes to the use of foul language in front of your children.

Focusing on the positive can help a hyperactive child become more aware and respectful of those around her.

What to do when your child starts showing signs of aggression and violent behavior at school.

Threatening to hit your six-year-old with a belt if he continues to bring home bad reports for school is not an appropriate discipline technique.

Children who are approaching puberty generally begin to challenge their parents' authority.

Discover some suggestions for dealing with a child who lies.

The carrot works better than the stick when it comes to getting kids to succeed academically.

Learn some effective strategies for dealing with a child who gives you a hard time.

Team up with the teacher to head off misbehavior.

Make sure your child knows that you have high expectations for his behavior.