How your child behaves at school is an extension of the discipline he has learned at home. So, if the teacher reports your child is having a discipline problem at school—it could be a problem at home, too.

Doing the following things will help ensure your child exhibits the best discipline at home and at school:

•  Set a good example. If you want your child to believe that hitting and other forms of physical violence are not the way to resolve conflict, don't rely on physical punishment.

•  Set clear and reasonable family rules. Don't have too many rules to enforce. 

•  Make sure your child knows there are consequences for breaking the rules. Be consistent in enforcing consequences.

•  Know and support school rules. Tell your child he's expected to follow school rules.

•  Encourage good work habits and problem solving. If your child has a problem at school, talk with the teacher and work out a solution.

•  Catch your child being good. Praise your child's good behavior and accomplishments.

•  Be positive when you offer suggestions. Criticism and nagging build resentment and low self-esteem—not cooperation.