Lack of Authority,Lack of Authority

We all know students who turn a blind ear to their elders, students who wreck havoc on the entire class, and students who talk back. It is an unpleasant situation for everyone. As with any problem, we have to look to the root of it and find the cause. Only in this way can the problem be resolved. Students misbehave for many reasons. All of these must be considered to deal with the situation appropriately and fairly.

Showing off to peers is one of the main reasons for disobedience at school. A student who dares to stand up to his teacher is a hero to his peers. A student who tries it once will have broken the barrier and will be prone to doing it again. Showing off becomes more and more common as students grow up. Teachers can deal with this using disciplinary measures that show the show off who really is in charge.

Problems at home often affect students. If there is an unhappy, aggressive, rude, or abnormally behaved youngster in your class; take a second look. This child should have your sympathy even though he or she has been causing trouble. Divorces, deaths, illnesses, and conflicts in the home can make daily school seem trivial to a student. It may be best to recommend the student or his parents to a social worker or psychologist.

Pride can create a problem child as well. If a student believes that he or she are the center of the universe and that everyone else revolves around them, they can have behavioral problems. They may be demanding, impatient, ungrateful, and rude to others. Only children are especially apt to be proud and have social problems. They do not have siblings to help them learn the “rules of interrelationships.” Making the child realize that they are not the center of the universe is key to solving the problem.

Rebels are always part of the class. They must be dealt with effectively or the problem will mushroom in size. One rebel in a class can lead the entire student body into chaos. Hopefully you will never have to learn this yourself. Rebels who disrespect the rules should be questioned and asked why they are not following them. Rebels who mouth off to the teacher may have to be sent to the principal. The most effective punishment really depends on the age and personality of the student. In the next article I will discuss some forms of discipline that I find especially useful. Until then, play the part of a detective and unearth the roots of the problems in your

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