How to Cooperate with a Child's Punishment from School

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: When you are notified by a school staff member that your child has misbehaved

   This is a great opportunity to have a meeting/conference. , Take away their privileges such as watching TV, using the computer (except for research and/or projects assigned), and going out with friends.
   
   This also applies when the child is suspended (out of school) and if there will be a break between suspension days such as weekends, holidays, and school closures.
   
   If unsure, see how to punish your child when they're suspended. , If a meeting or conference isn't requested, and you feel it would be beneficial to find out the specifics of the offense, take it upon yourself to request one.
   
   You can also discuss it with a teacher or principal over the phone. , Make it clear to the child that misbehavior at school will not be tolerated.
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   Step 2: and the school is going to administer a certain punishment

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   Step 3: assure the staff member that you will support the school's punishment

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   Step 4: and you will also will punish him/her at home.

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   Step 5: If your child is going to be suspended from school

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   Step 6: you will almost certainly be required to come pick him/her up immediately at the school.

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   Step 7: If the child was suspended from school

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   Step 8: punish them.

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   Step 9: If the staff member requests a meeting or conference to discuss the behavior

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    Step 10: agree to attend one.

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    Step 11: Either after you pick up the child from the school

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    Step 12: or when the child gets home from school

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    Step 13: discuss with the child about the misbehavior seriously

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    Step 14: but calmly

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    Step 15: and try to find out why he/she did it.

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