Today's Tip for Families

03-27-2025

Encourage the Responsibility That Leads to Academic Achievement

Kids who learn to behave responsibly do better in school. They get along better with teachers and peers. They make better decisions. They're more apt to try, follow through and succeed.

To encourage responsible behavior in your student:

Point out how your child's actions affect others. Ask questions like, "How do you think Alex felt when you said that?" "If someone hits you, how do you feel about that person?"
Use discipline to teach, not to punish. Spend more time talking about the behavior you want to see, rather than what you don't want. Respond to misbehavior by talking about what your child could do differently next time.
Enforce consequences. Make it clear in advance what will happen when your child doesn't follow a rule. Then follow through every time.
Remind your child of lessons learned in the past. "Remember when Chris pushed you? Remember how we talked about walking away, then later telling Chris how you felt?"
Practice what you preach. For example, if you expect your child not to use curse words, don't use them yourself.
Avoid overprotecting. Let your child try new experiences while you watch out for safety.

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Warren Independent School District