9 year old DS is being told off by teacher for getting distracted, calling out, not listening etc. He's very bright, and really enjoys some subjects, but basically is not engaging well in the classroom. Cares far more about what others are doing as well as making others laugh. We have to see his teacher.
I don't know what to do to encourage him to behave better. We are going to use a few ADHD techniques, even though I'm not sure if he has anything affecting him - he might be bored, the work is v easy, despite asking for him to get harder stuff. He's pretty fearless, and doesn't care about being naughty.
We are on his case abut all of this, but not much joy yet. He tries, then it goes back to how he was.
It makes me sad to see him rush his homework, untidy writing, no care or thought - when I've seen how wonderfully he can write and what he can say.
I've tried taking things away - screen, for example - but that doesn't seem to incentivise him. We've tried reward, but that doesn't have much impact either, although we'll go back to that, I think.
I hate the idea his potential being unfulfilled, which I know sounds dramatic but it's so frustrating! And disrespectful to the teachers and others.
Any suggestions? I know he's only 9, but he should be starting to know better.