My son loves to run and play ... It is ok with me but his teachers are getting annoyed and want medication. It is not an option with us. Anyone have any ideas how can we calm my overly happy child without hurting him in the long run?
2006-11-27 08:04:44 · 14 answers · asked by Lori M 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
I had a similar situation. Your son is probably 2E and not getting the stimulation he needs at school. He is bored out of his mind and it is the fault of the teacher(s). I think he needs lots of activity and positive re-enforcement. Avoid the negative! I am sure the school district has a reasonable alternative but they may not just come out and tell you about it. You are going to have to pressure them and do some digging.
2006-11-27 09:26:03 · answer #1 · answered by Todd Maz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would restructure his diet first and foremost. The other who have answered this question were right on the button. Do some on-line research on diets and limit his sugar intake. Bouncey can be caused by diet or lack of strict discipline. Be sure he knows what is acceptable behavior at all times. Kids need to know how to act and you are the one to teach them... not the teachers. We had well behaved children long before medications. Medications are the lazy way out for parents and teachers. Good Luck and enjoy him while he is young... he will be a teenager too soon.
2006-11-27 16:18:06 · answer #2 · answered by BlkJac 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know what, it's normal for young boys to be full of energy. Part of the problem with the public school system is that they don't give children enough time to just run and play and be kids. To expect young kids to sit in a classroom for 8 hours and never move is rediculous. I think teachers don't want to deal with this and find medication to be an easy way out. I think it's absolutely unnecessary to medicate children for being active. I'm not sure what you can do about it, but whatever you do, I don't think you should be expected to medicate your son for being a happy carefree kid. I fortunately didn't have this problem because we homeschool. Homeschooling isn't an option for a lot of parents, but it should be considered if the public schools give parents too much trouble. I'm sorry I don't have any ideas of how to get him to calm down. For me, I don't think that's physically possible at his age.
2006-11-27 16:21:51 · answer #3 · answered by frodobaggins115 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old is the boy? Is he getting into trouble?
No sugar. Fruits and Vegetables and meats - no pastas or breads other than whole grains.
Maybe homeschool him for a time or try to put him in another school. You do need to find the root of the problem and the teachers and shool counselors can help you find people to assess his condition, if he has one.
I would not give medicine until I had a couple of opinions.
2006-11-27 16:09:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on his age. Small children are naturally active. Running and playing is healthy. However, as he grows he will have to learn when it is appropriate to run and play and when he must be still in his seat. I think it's too much to expect any child below five or six years old to sit still for a very long period of time.
You can help by playing a game with him at home - pretend he's at school and teach him to sit still for a short period of time and reward him when he is successful. Gradually add more time to his "quiet game".
I had a VERY active son; I eventually taught him to sit still in church and at school. It requires a lot of work and patience - esp. patience. When my son was about seven, he began to be much quieter and less active all on his own.
Good luck!
2006-11-27 16:19:49 · answer #5 · answered by pswap57 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, First, tell the teachers that medication is NOT an option for you. Then you can monitor his diet closely and don't give him any sugar. It sounds like he is just a busy boy, not hyperactive. Teachers now days want it to be easy for them and prefer a zonked out child. They are less work then.
2006-11-27 16:14:30 · answer #6 · answered by sunshinesue_1999 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put him to bed earlier...you will have more time at night for you,,,Get him up earlier before school and let him play it off a bit! It is a temp thing ...I'm betting hes very young and has lots of energy...get rid of some before school. Go for a run it will help both of ya...that young? Just around the living room will do and you both will get a laugh :)
2006-11-27 16:17:12 · answer #7 · answered by robert c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boil lettuce in water...chill the water and give it to him to drink. Lettuce has a calming effect. Eliminiate or reduce his sugar intake even No added sugar 100% fruit juice stuff has sugar in it. It will help alot!
2006-11-27 16:34:26 · answer #8 · answered by kaya3574 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I feel the teachers need the medication.
Let the boy be himself....thats his personality...never give him any medication to calm him down...god bless!!
2006-11-27 16:09:05 · answer #9 · answered by ♥♥♥GODDESS♥♥♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, I think that I might have an answer for you. Have you considered signing him up for a sport or maybe an instrument? Better yet, you might want to try karate. Karate can teach him respect and patience and maybe even help him with his bouncyness problem.....hope i helped a little....good luck
2006-11-27 16:14:32 · answer #10 · answered by monkeybranz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋