The views and solution recommendations of preschool teachers and parents concerning children’s misbehaviors

Abstract

The long-term effects of misbehaviors in preschool children may lead to different problems in later childhood. For this reason, it is important to identify the misbehaviors of children display. Aim of this study is to research how preschool teachers and parents define misbehaviors, the misbehaviors that they observe preschool children, and their recommendations to solve these problems. Study, planned as a case study, consisted of 35 parents and 13 teachers. Parent and Teacher Interview Forms that are prepared by researchers were used as data collection tool. The study reveals that while parents’ and teachers’ definitions of misbehaviors and their child centered solution recommendations were similar; their views about the reasons of misbehaviors differ. Furthermore, teachers and parents recommend that they should improve their own communication and management skills to solve child misbehaviors. It is important to cooperate with the child, school and family while assessing and finding solutions such issues.