Common Discipline Problems of Elementary
School Children and How to Solve Them

Discipline is one of the biggest concerns of all parents of elementary school children. And with good reason. The education research proves it—kids who are well-disciplined do better in school and life. This Parent Guide will help you with children who: are disrespectful and talk back; won’t do chores or homework; use inappropriate language; fight about clothes; won’t go to bed; whine and grumble; dawdle and procrastinate; fight with siblings; are rude and defiant; act up in school; challenge family rules; are more influenced by friends and the media than parents; are sneaky (i.e. cigarettes); won’t take responsibility for their actions; lie . . . and more.

This guide will help you get your child to listen, behave, take responsibility for school work and chores, and get along well with others including their siblings. It provides you with specific strategies for dealing with the 10 most common discipline problems of elementary children along with strategies and suggestions for guiding your child. It shares the most effective consequences (punishments) and gives real-life examples of what works for parents of well-behaved kids. It also provides guidelines for seeking professional help for an out-of-control child and working with teachers and administrators if your child acts out in school.