Make him apologize to the classmate and his teacher for such foul behavior. Then I'd ground him for a day, like on a Saturday.
But we'd also have a talk on how to handle it when people make us angry and we'd talk about what prompted him to use his middle finger. I would also make sure this isn't an ongoing fight between him and the other student.
2007-03-20 03:31:00
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answered by TrixyLoo 5
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How old is he?
I'm assuming he is quite young?
I don't see this as a major issue. Why did he do it in the first place, did the classmate upset him? I would sit him down and explain to him about respect and how he shouldn't curse others. If you really want to punish him, I would take away his computer or favourite toys for a day. Don't over react to this.
2007-03-20 10:33:23
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answered by LauraMarie 5
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A public apology for one thing (even if the other kid deserved it). I aways found that the kids absolutely hated writing things out and I generally tried to make the punishment fit the crime so in cases like this it would be hard (short of cutting his finger off! ...kidding). So if he were mine I'd make him write a paper 2 pages in length, double spaced, as to why this was wrong and what a more appropriate response would be.
2007-03-20 10:32:11
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answered by mental 3
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Do you know why?,,,how did the argument come to be, the other child obviously did something to upset your son, sure he was wrong in using the finger but at least he did not use foul words or resort to hitting. Show support to your son when things like this happen, keep the lines open and he will feel free to tell you about his difficulties at school. Talk with him and teach him how to deal with people like this and let him know you were disappointed with his actions and next time to let the teacher know before it gets out of hand. GL
2007-03-20 11:07:20
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answered by Gabriele 6
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Depends on how old he is - next, where did he learn this behavior? If you know that it's the movies that he watches, monitor that. Kids are like little sponges and they "get" the bad stuff really easily. Outside of the monitoring, just tell him that it is inappropriate behavior to use the middle finger like that. Tell him to apologize to the classmate. The end.
2007-03-20 10:37:22
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answered by downinmn 5
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Linus answered Correctly, I could not have stated it better myself. Take away something he really enjoys doing for a few days, depending on his age. Probably Video games or TV, and if hes in Middle School, Spending time with his buddies should be restricted and No phone for a week.
2007-03-20 10:37:13
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answered by donna_honeycutt47 6
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Anger management? Do they have that for kids?
My mom would make me get in front of a doctor or shrink when I did stuff like that, who was of course someone I didn't know, and make me try to explain my feelings etc to some strange person... that in itself was punishment enough, and I would go out of my way to ensure that I didn't have to spend part of my precious childhood in front of that guy again.
2007-03-20 10:32:38
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answered by Anonymous
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Break his finger. No not really. I actually think showing the finger is not not that serious. Give him a time out. Make him apologize.
2007-03-20 10:30:47
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answered by J T 6
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Make him rewatch all the coverage of Anna Nicole Smith
2007-03-20 10:30:46
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answered by tommyfourth 3
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How old is he? If he's in elementary school, my mom would've spanked me for it. If he's older, probably a strict grounding and enforced limitations. That is, take away the TV (literally, if you have to,) car keys, etc.
Oh, and see if he'll sincerely apologize.
2007-03-20 10:29:16
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answered by Linus 2
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