Question
A 5-year-old kindergarten boy is unable to sit quietly during after-school tutoring sessions at the kindergarten, frequently leaving his seat to play on his own, and ignoring the teacher’s advice. Although the parents have tried implementing discipline and positive guidance at home, there has been no significant improvement in the child’s behavior at the kindergarten. During communication with the child, the parents learned that the child knows his behavior is inappropriate but struggles to control it. The parents are asking for effective ways to help change this situation.
Answer
Dear inquirer, it is recommended that you interact more with your child by engaging in fun and educational parent-child activities to exhaust any excess energy. Remember, encouragement and praise are key to shaping good behavior in children, and it is important to avoid using punishment and scolding as educational methods. Additionally, you can have your child undergo a trace element test and make appropriate adjustments based on the results. Please avoid giving your child drinks containing caffeine or other stimulants, as well as spicy foods.