Is It Odd that I, As a Parent, Observe My Child's Classroom for A Couple Hours???

Question

My son was getting into trouble (he bit a boy and shoved another, on different occassions) so I asked to sit in his class today for a couple hours. I don't know if this is done often or what. I just wanted to let my child know that I feel he should act right in school. And also to let him know that I care. What else can I do?

Answer 1

I agree -- way to go on being so involved in your son's education and social behavior. I wish more parents took your initiative.

When I was in school, from kindergarten through graduation, my mother was very involved in my education. She was a class mother when I was in elementary school, so she was always around for parties and things like that. It wasn't until I was older when she informed me she used to do "walk-bys" of my classes -- she'd stroll by and peek in the window (the principal and teacher knew she was) and watch me with the other kids, how I interacted, how I behaved in class, etc.

She continued this through junior high and high school. She kept a very close eye on what I was doing, where I was, how my grades were, my behavior in my classes, etc. I always knew mom was watching at all times -- needless to say, I didn't act up in school!

Her involvement was outside the school building, too, though. My mom read to me and had me read to her when I was young, and she always asked me about homework and things like that as I got older.

The ultimate involvement came when I was in college -- though it wasn't totally on purpose on her part. She was in her last semester of her bachelor's degree when I started my first semester of college. We actually sat together in a statistics class that semester! (She made a D and I made an A -- I try to not remind her of that, though!)

Answer 2

Any time a parent takes an active role in a child's education and behavior it is a good thing. But bear in mind that he may not act out if he knows you are watching. If he misbehaves again, you may want to ask the teacher if you can observe him without his knowledge. Also a little punishment at home for bad behavior at school often works. My daughter just took the T.V. out of her son's room for being the class clown. He straightened up right away.

Answer 3

this is weird and wonderful. Very weird and wonderful. in my view i'd evaluate homeschooling or speaking with the different mum and dad and seeing in the event that they'd all conform to college room visits? First ask the theory if it might even count. If one 'favourite' college room is okay to bypass to, then i don't understand why any would not be. Does your son take area in different 'favourite' training? a minimum of lunch or song or someplace you ought to bypass to? finally, evaluate speaking to a criminal expert or call your nearest team, like possibly March of Dimes for who else to ask approximately this.

Answer 4

I think that you did a great thing! I may need to try that with my son!!! I don't know if it is done or not, but I don't know why it wouldn't be. Maybe if more of us did observe class, our kids would realize the importance of behaving in class. Good job!

Answer 5

I think that is great!! it's obvious that a unified approach is needed from you and the teacher, and what better way, his teacher should welcome this idea. I don't think it is strange at all. You can watch the other students and get a feel for the dynamicis of all the children together.Good for you for getting involved!

Answer 6

its great that they let you do that but some day your son will have to learn without you there that he has to respect other adult and children. goodluck

Answer 7

dont do it, but if it continues, then go ahead.