update on trouble with specials

Well, this is a very happy update! SJ had Music class yesterday. I reminded him in the morning about the consequences of disrespecting his teacher, Mr. Clef. I told him that I would be asking Mr. Clef or his regular teacher, Mr. Gold, about his behavior at the end of the day.

I didn't see Mr. Clef, but I did see Mr. Gold. "How was SJ today?" I asked Mr. Gold. "He was fine," he replied. "How was he for Mr. Clef?" I also asked. "No problems. The teacher said he was well-behaved," he said. Whew! What a relief!

When I picked up SJ from the office, I asked him how music was. "Okay," he said. "Mr. Gold said you were good for Mr. Clef," I told him. "Actually, Mr. Clef wasn't here today. We had a substitute," said SJ. "Well, I am glad you were well-behaved for your substitute," I praised him. "Can I have my IPod now, Mom?" he asked. "You sure can," I told him.

Hopefully, SJ learned that good behavior rewards are much better than bad behavior consequences.