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" My eight-year-old received a &amp;quot;not satisfactory&amp;quot; on his last report card for &amp;quot;politeness to peers.&amp;quot; He&amp;#039;s well behaved at home; how can I make sure these manners carry over to times when I&amp;#039;m not around? That&amp;#039;s a tough thing about being a parent -- at some point, your child&amp;#039;s actions are out of your control. Consistent at-home coaching about being a considerate person (and setting a good example yourself) is crucial. Many kids feel uncertain in social situations; it&amp;#039;s possible that your son thinks his behavior is amusing rather than offensive. Making good manners a habit will help him feel more confident and better equipped to handle peer situations at school. Despite your careful teaching, however, sometimes kids will be kids. Do a little checking: Ask your son why he thinks he received the low mark and let him know you&amp;#039;re going to confer with his teacher. After meeting with her, share her concerns with your son and discuss ways he can rectify problem areas. Then stay in touch with the teacher so you can make sure things are on track before your son&amp;#039;s next progress report. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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