Big Problem with Excessive Talking

My daughter is in the fourth grade. Ever since the first day of school she has been given daily and weekly warnings about her classroom behavior. I have taken away all of her privileges until her behavior improves. Her grades are all A's and B's, but her social habits are deplorable. She talks while the teacher is conducting class and is disrespectful. The teacher says that she talks so much that the teacher can recognize her voice without turning around. What can I do at this point? -- Frustrated
Answer: First, ask that the school have your daughter observed by whoever writes the behavior-modification plans for your school district and have a behavior plan written that focuses on eliminating the child's excessive talking. One of the things that the behaviorist will be looking for is what is happening before the child starts to talk.
Taking privileges away from her at home isn't working. We wonder about her behavior at home. Does she listen to adults? Is she respectful toward them? If not, improving her behavior at home would most likely result in improved behavior at school.
You might also want to go to our website and search for questions dealing with attention-deficit disorder, as it can contribute to behavior problems. If your daughter has many signs of this disorder, talk to her doctor about it for guidance in handling your child's behavior.