The high school students know the consequences, but yet they continue to choose the disruptive paths.
Do the students still need that attention to prove their self-worth?
Do the students find it more rewarding with the consequences?
What gains do the students feel like they are getting by getting into trouble?
Does it make the students feel better to be in trouble?
Is the classroom discipline and structure so unbearable that disruption is the only way out?
Are the US students too spoiled with too many choices? Should students be offered less choices?
What are the reasons?
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2006-12-30 12:23:14 · 10 answers · asked by MathMaestro 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
It's not just an American problem but also a major problem in Britain too. I think the root lies with parents, society and the kids themselves. Many parents leave the discipline and the teaching of manners of their own kids to the teachers. They coddle their kids and, if they get a bad report, always blame other people instead of reprimanding their child. Teachers can't do much because of all these human rights' laws which state that anything about a mild telling off is too harsh.
Kids, in general, are lazy and don't realise that the things they learn now will help their future prospects as adults. They don't think about the future and only about the here and now so fool around in the hopes that it will make them popular with peers.
2006-12-30 14:57:43 · answer #1 · answered by starchilde5 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that the anwer to your question is due to a lack of student accountability. Many of the "top" thinkers in education have focused more on the students feelings and self esteem than on preparing students for becoming responsible adults. If you scold a student in front of the class then you are emabrrasing them. If you have them write sentences then you are devloping a loathing for writing. If you kick them out of class then you are singling them out and making them feel rejected. If you call the parents you often get a response of "what do you want me to do about it?" Also, many administrators do not suspend students for their behavior because it is easier to do nothing than to deal with parents who want to fight the school over every action. I feel that the true fault lies with an alarming societal attitude that people are not responsible for their actions and that it is the job of everyone else (besides the parents and student) to come up with solutions to the problem.
2006-12-30 13:01:43 · answer #2 · answered by lifeasakumkwat 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
most of the time they just want attention. others they just act disruptive in particular classes...not all because they either dont like the class, or does not like the teacher [there is a major difference].
some become disruptive because they believe the teacher is too nice to do anything about it...others it makes them feel special because the whole class, including the teacher is noticing them which makes them center of attention.
HOWEVER, most of US high school students are disruptive in class because they do not understand how much they are lucky to be at school for FREE, unlike other nations where some children do not even go to school because of MONEY.
2006-12-30 12:57:14 · answer #3 · answered by eica 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its the same attitude displayed in schools all over the world.Kids just want to show off and see what the limit of the teacher is like.From my own high school experiences year 11 was the time when students settled down behavior wise.
2006-12-31 22:00:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a teacher in the public school system, I think that the blame lies on the parents and the administration. A vast majority of parents don't "parent" anymore and leave it up to society to do their jobs. Administrators have their hands tied with regards to students due to lack of support from the home and the lack of administrative personnel to handle behavioral situations in the classroom. Students today have the "No Fear" motto in place and feel that they won't be held accountable for their actions, so they just do as they please.
2006-12-30 12:33:52 · answer #5 · answered by Math Teacher 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well.. I have some friends that act out... I think they just think it's funny to have all eyes on them. They don't really mind getting in trouble at school because their parents don't punish them... They don't get in trouble at home and they like the attention so they really don't care what happens at school.
2006-12-30 12:43:57 · answer #6 · answered by ksm_623 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because they like to show off in front of there friends and like to impress other people... and im in high school so i see it first hand
2006-12-30 12:32:50 · answer #7 · answered by Wilson A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they want to be funny or look good in front of their peers
2006-12-30 17:01:47 · answer #8 · answered by Natalie - 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they think it is cool and they try to impress fellow peers
2006-12-30 14:03:41 · answer #9 · answered by simonetherabbitluva 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because they have a advantage
2006-12-30 15:03:16 · answer #10 · answered by C.JAY* jamaican princess* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋