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my 1st grader won't stop talking in class! Help!

My daughter keeps having to have her seat moved for talking out of turn in class. I have taken every privelage away from her and do not know what to do next.

Question applies to ages: 7

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avatarJenny.eduguide
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Top 5 in: Discipline, Families and Relationships, Family Activities, Financial Aid for College, Growth and Development, Health and Wellness, Parenting Support, Parents and Schools, School Policy and Education Issues, Study Skills and Academics, Transitions and Readiness, Study Skills and Academic StrategiesTop 5 in 12 Topics		 This sounds more like an impulse control problem to me. I have a kindergartener that is going through the same thing right now. He talks out of turn all the time. He seems to think that the suggestion to be quiet means he should speak up.

His teacher thinks this is a very serious problem, I however tend to think that he may be just a little less mature than the majority of the class. He doesn't understand yet why it is that he has to ALWAYS follow the rules and therefore, doesn't follow them.

I continue to talk with him about this and also remind why he is being punished when we punish him, but honestly, if you have taken EVERY privilege away from your child and she's still doing this - perhaps it is time to consider the fact that she just can't help it. And what do you do then?

I think that continually reminding her is a good start. You should let her know that just because she "can't help it" doesn't mean you aren't disappointed and she needs to learn that her actions have consequences (even the ones she can't control).

But don't get too upset over this. Despite what the teacher might tell you, what she's doing IS very common and is NOT always a sign of a disrespectful/rebellious child. Just keep doing what you are and be consistent - she'll catch up to everyone else sooner than you think.

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Mother of four very social and often loud talkers - three of which have grown out of it.
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