In this writing it explores the reasons for behavioral problems in
students. In recent years the issue of student behavior and discipline problem
has become a public concern (Jones and Louise, 2004). There are many reasons
why children misbehave. Researchers have suggested that the role of family,
society and school factor plays an important role in influencing student
behavior. According
to Palmer, increases of misbehavior were attributed to consumer culture (environment),
changes in family structure, poor childcare, and technology (media) (Palmer,
2006).
First it highlights on the reasons why children misbehave at home, second at school and finally in society. Researchers indicate that factors such as divorce and poverty as well as physical, mental and sexual abuse can adversely affect children’s ability to function properly (Edwards, 1997). Dysfunctional families provide little or none of the emotional support to the children. Therefore they will not be able to build a self concept. According to researchers poor self concept leads to behavioral problems in home, school and society (Edwards, 1997). Attention and love deprivation is also a factor of dysfunctional family. Most of the children who do not get enough attention and love at home often misbehave.
The reason is they get the attention only when they misbehave (Edwards, 1997). It is noted that some children are pointed out when they do something wrong, but are not patted on the back when they do something right (Bitsika, 2005). It leads to a lot of discouragement and misbehavior. Excessive control at home also may create discipline problems. This may encourage child to rebel at home and it may extend to the school and society. O’Neil 1991 stated that for many students, stress and violence within the home are matched by similar problems in the community (Jones & Jones, 2004).
Rejection at home may encourage child to search elsewhere for acceptance. To seek this acceptance children are often attracted to gangs. According to Edwards, 1997, this will lead to drugs and its associated violence. Another major reason for misbehavior is peer pressure. If their peer groups are not behaving well, they will also prefer to misbehave. Racial problems also continue to growing unrest and conflict (Hardin, 2004)
The school and school environment and the technique of classroom management also influence student behavior. A study conducted in 2002 by the Oregon Department of Education (Dalton & Zanville, 2002) stated that nearly 33% of the 1200 respondents cited the classroom management as the primary concern of misbehavior. Teachers and administrators can invite discipline problems if they instruct without context. If they are consistently unable to solve their problems, they often seek to escape them by creating discipline problems (Edwards, 1997). If teachers convey non acceptance and excessive coercion to students, students will not be able to self regulate. As a result it might increase ignorance, rebellion and other misbehaviors. Punishment also creates discipline problems in school. According to researchers the rate of repeating the misbehavior will increase, if teacher does not act on the behavior on the spot (Bitsika, 2005).
As we all know the well behaved child behaves well for a reason. Likewise, the child who acts up is doing it for a reason. According to researchers all these can be categorized into four main parts (Staude S, 2003). They are:
§ Attention seeking
§ Power
§ Revenge
§ Display of inadequacy
Children often misbehave to gain attention from their peers, teachers, parents etc. A child who do not get attention or who gets excessive attention also may create discipline problems. Those children are the ones who constantly speak out without permission or making strange noises (Staude S, 2003). The need for power also causes misbehavior. Children with this need argue a lot and refuse to follow rules. These children usually feel defeated if they do, as they are told to do. (Edwards, 1997)
Some students find their place being hated. Failure has made them given up trying for attention and power. Unfortunately, they find personal satisfaction is being vicious and violent. So they will seek revenge. They are the students who write on the desk, beat up classmates, and threaten others and breaking things (Edwards, 1997).
Children misbehave when they feel inadequate or suffer from lack of self confidence, especially when they are asked to do something new. They are too scared to try it out and hence may misbehave to avoid doing the task. Lack of self confidence may also arise due to lack of encouragement and support at home, school and in society (Bitsika, 2005).
First it highlights on the reasons why children misbehave at home, second at school and finally in society. Researchers indicate that factors such as divorce and poverty as well as physical, mental and sexual abuse can adversely affect children’s ability to function properly (Edwards, 1997). Dysfunctional families provide little or none of the emotional support to the children. Therefore they will not be able to build a self concept. According to researchers poor self concept leads to behavioral problems in home, school and society (Edwards, 1997). Attention and love deprivation is also a factor of dysfunctional family. Most of the children who do not get enough attention and love at home often misbehave.
The reason is they get the attention only when they misbehave (Edwards, 1997). It is noted that some children are pointed out when they do something wrong, but are not patted on the back when they do something right (Bitsika, 2005). It leads to a lot of discouragement and misbehavior. Excessive control at home also may create discipline problems. This may encourage child to rebel at home and it may extend to the school and society. O’Neil 1991 stated that for many students, stress and violence within the home are matched by similar problems in the community (Jones & Jones, 2004).
Rejection at home may encourage child to search elsewhere for acceptance. To seek this acceptance children are often attracted to gangs. According to Edwards, 1997, this will lead to drugs and its associated violence. Another major reason for misbehavior is peer pressure. If their peer groups are not behaving well, they will also prefer to misbehave. Racial problems also continue to growing unrest and conflict (Hardin, 2004)
The school and school environment and the technique of classroom management also influence student behavior. A study conducted in 2002 by the Oregon Department of Education (Dalton & Zanville, 2002) stated that nearly 33% of the 1200 respondents cited the classroom management as the primary concern of misbehavior. Teachers and administrators can invite discipline problems if they instruct without context. If they are consistently unable to solve their problems, they often seek to escape them by creating discipline problems (Edwards, 1997). If teachers convey non acceptance and excessive coercion to students, students will not be able to self regulate. As a result it might increase ignorance, rebellion and other misbehaviors. Punishment also creates discipline problems in school. According to researchers the rate of repeating the misbehavior will increase, if teacher does not act on the behavior on the spot (Bitsika, 2005).
As we all know the well behaved child behaves well for a reason. Likewise, the child who acts up is doing it for a reason. According to researchers all these can be categorized into four main parts (Staude S, 2003). They are:
§ Attention seeking
§ Power
§ Revenge
§ Display of inadequacy
Children often misbehave to gain attention from their peers, teachers, parents etc. A child who do not get attention or who gets excessive attention also may create discipline problems. Those children are the ones who constantly speak out without permission or making strange noises (Staude S, 2003). The need for power also causes misbehavior. Children with this need argue a lot and refuse to follow rules. These children usually feel defeated if they do, as they are told to do. (Edwards, 1997)
Some students find their place being hated. Failure has made them given up trying for attention and power. Unfortunately, they find personal satisfaction is being vicious and violent. So they will seek revenge. They are the students who write on the desk, beat up classmates, and threaten others and breaking things (Edwards, 1997).
Children misbehave when they feel inadequate or suffer from lack of self confidence, especially when they are asked to do something new. They are too scared to try it out and hence may misbehave to avoid doing the task. Lack of self confidence may also arise due to lack of encouragement and support at home, school and in society (Bitsika, 2005).