Ask a teacher if his or her job is getting harder. Most will tell you student behavior is their biggest professional hurdle. Can dads play a role in fixing things at school? In this episode of the All Pro Dad Podcast, host Ted Lowe is joined by BJ Foster and Bobby Lewis to talk about how bad student behavior has gotten and how the solution starts at home. 

Why This Matters

If we want our kids to excel in the classroom, we should focus on promoting good behavior. 

Key Takeaways

·      Mental health impacts behavior: Increased anxiety, stress, and frustration make it hard for kids to focus.

·      COVID still lingers: The impact is still felt socially and academically.

·      Screens have changed kids’ brains: Constant visual stimulation makes paper and books "boring."

Practical Tips to Help Improve Student Behavior

1. Stop Passenger Parenting (see Episode 106). 

2. Deal With Anxiety. 

3. Relieve Stress Away From School. 

4. Start an All Pro Dad Chapter. 

Important Episode Timestamps
00:02:07 – 00:03:42 | Are Student Behavior Problems Getting Worse?

00:03:42 – 00:05:18 | What’s Driving the Spike in Classroom Issues

00:05:18 – 00:07:06 | The Self-Regulation Crisis in Kids

00:07:06 – 00:09:11 | Screen Time, Dopamine & Attention Problems

00:09:11 – 00:11:04 | The Disappearing Authority of Teachers

00:11:04 – 00:13:02 | Parents vs. Schools: Who Owns Behavior?

00:13:02 – 00:15:14 | Why Kids Struggle With Boundaries Today

00:15:14 – 00:17:26 | Emotional Regulation Starts at Home

00:17:26 – 00:19:41 | Supporting Teachers Instead of Undermining Them

00:19:41 – 00:22:58 | Raising Kids Who Can Function in the Real World

APD Pro Move:
Do one of these things: 

·      Talk to your kids about anxiety and work on coping mechanisms

·      Do something fun and crazy this week to reduce stress

·      Check out an All Pro Dad Chapter

All Pro Dad Resources:

Episode 106 – What is a Passenger Parent and Am I One?

Episode 95 – What Challenges Is Gen Alpha Facing?

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