What to do if your child likes to talk in class

Children who have just started school have many small problems, especially those who have just entered the first grade. They have no self-discipline and cannot control themselves well. It is very common for them to learn to talk in class, which is also one of the problems that troubles teachers. So what should we do if children like to talk in class? Generally, children who like to talk are in lower grades. This requires cooperation between teachers and parents. Parents should also educate their children well at home and let them know how to restrain themselves.

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Talk to your child, communicate with the class teacher and subject teachers, and find out why your child likes to talk in class. Mostly one of the following:

(1) The course content is boring and the teacher’s teaching method is too monotonous to arouse children’s interest;

(2) Children are energetic and eager to express themselves. Once their ideas resonate with what the teacher says, they cannot control their desire to speak.

(3) Dislike the teacher and deliberately speak provocatively;

(4) Children lack parental companionship for a long time, which causes them to lack emotional support and always want to attract the attention of others;

(5) Due to the special physical and mental development of the child, such as ADHD, autism, etc. (children with autism always talk to themselves and ignore others)

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Choose an appropriate time to ask your child two questions:

(1) A class lasts 45 minutes. The teacher is so exhausted from talking that his mouth becomes dry and his back aches from standing. Why does the teacher work so hard?

(2) The teacher is teaching a lesson seriously. What impact will it have if a student talks nonsense at this time? After the child answers the question, I believe he will gradually understand the hard work of the teacher in his heart and try to restrain the urge to speak during class.

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Make an agreement with the teacher that if the child does not talk nonsense in a class, the teacher will give praise and encouragement. Parents should also give praise after the child returns home to positively reinforce the child's behavior of not talking nonsense in class. (Material rewards are not allowed. Not talking in class is what every student should do.)

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Parents should spend more time with their children and take every opportunity to communicate and interact with their children to enhance their emotions. For example, you can take a walk together after dinner, read with your children, etc. You can also use the meal time as a family to enjoy delicious food and chat together, guiding your children to speak freely and fully express their ideas.

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If it is found that the child likes to talk in class due to special developmental conditions, parents should take the child to a regular hospital for examination and symptomatic treatment.

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Parents should contact teachers more often to keep abreast of their children’s situation at school, especially their performance in class. Once a child has a problem, parents should first control their emotions, face it calmly, discuss with the teacher, and solve it rationally. Avoid beating or scolding the child at every turn, as this will only backfire.