I’m jealous of my kids teacher!

[motherof2]

okay here is the thing ‘Bert’ has started pre -K this year, and is doing good.
No problem what so ever. He behaves good in school and pays attention to the teacher. The thing is though that when I try to teach Bert the same type of stuff at home - he will not behave or give me any attention. He will for his teacher but not me. This is getting on my nerves! I know that this is probably pretty common and stuff.

But is there any way to get past this jealous feeling? I just get to feeling so upset when I get thinking that he is so much better behaved at school than at home. How can I get him to act better at home (besides dealing out punishment left and right the whole day through)?

Please I just need to be told that this is common and that it happens to everyone and that it will get better with time.

[Melissa]

This is common and will get better with time

I noticed the same thing with my 4 year old. He used to LOVE school related things at home, now I can hardly get him to write letters with me. You would think they play more than anything so they should want to engage in more learning. I would say try right before supper. He can get school in, maybe a nap and then play and time for some school related things. And for the weekends scheduling it so they know it is approaching. Its all about timing?

[motherof2]

thanks for the tips
today we just got his first report card and school pic!