Speaking as a teacher my thoughts are as follows
I teach primary so my thoughts are based on that.

If a child has caring parents who read with them, talk to them, teach them manners and respect they will fine where ever they go.
The problems come from parents who don't do this.
In a class I had a couple of years ago there were two extremely disruptive children. (both have now been removed from main stream education, one to a secure unit) The effect of these children on the class was a massive disruption to the education of all. Some children followed them, those who didn't were either bullied or at the least suffered lesson with constant disruption.

The problem is that no matter what you do there is no accounting for the job done by other parents.

I personally would move. You can only do so much at home, she will be influenced by her peers, more so as she gets older.

Above all, you have to instil discipline and respect at home. Let her know what you see as acceptable behaviour.

That said I'm not a parent, just a teacher.
( Mrs Entity is in hiding., Thu 26 Aug 2010, 10:59, 1 reply, 16 years ago)

therein lies the problem
Monty doesn't get to see his nipper enough to do those things you suggest, or to ensure that his ex is doing so.

Moving somewhere like Canterbury would at least help the situation.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Thu 26 Aug 2010, 11:04, Reply)