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Originally Posted by yorkiesmiles  Mandee, I just saw this thread. You've received some good advice. Great advice from Suzy. And an informative note from Trinity's teacher.
I've dealt with the very bright child. My daughter struggled to be intrigued in class in elementary school if she wasn't challenged. Is Trinity challenged by the work she is given? And friends & surroundings do make a difference. Perhaps, a change in seating groups will help her. Also, knowing that she talks during her independent work times, might be easier for her to explain why she's talking.
Learning to control talking can still be difficult at 6.
With an educational background in family studies & therapy & a great deal of work in the field and much reading in raising my darling daughter, I just wanted to share the title of the best parenting book I ever read. It's called "How To Really Love Your Child" by Ross Campbell. The only thing I struggled with in this book is that he supports spanking (in one chapter) and I don't. But there were days at about 17 I was rethinking that one - lol. |
thanks for the info
I will look into that.
I have never had strong feelings for or against spanking...but I have never really had to spank Trinity. She responds so well to other forms of discipline, I just have never seen it necessary.
Trinity really is a great kid...she is a bit mouthy and as far as school goes, this is really all she ever gets in trouble for. so I guess I am pretty blessed
I am not sure if she is challenged. I know the homework she brings home, she usually breezes through. there was only one time I remember her having trouble with her homework, and it was math-word problems. once I figured out how to explain it to her LOL, she got i just fine and there were no problems after that. so, I really have to wonder if she is getting enough of a challenge right now. maybe she is just bored in class?? well, I am not sure...but in my email to her teacher, I did ask if she thought she might be bored. she didn't respond to that
thanks again for that advice everyone....you are all very helpful