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School bus drivers have set rules that the school children must follow for the safety of all who ride the bus. Elementary students are taught these rules during the school day. If a student does not follow these rules, they are told that they may have to have an assigned seat, be suspended from the bus or be expelled permanently from the bus. Parents may train their children with similar rules. Here are some parenting tips:

• Sit down with your child and let them know the purpose of riding in a car. “Cars are used to get us safely from our home to where we want to be.” Ask the child these questions:

1. What are some good things about our car?
2. What are some unsafe or dangers that can occur with a car?
3. Who is in charge of the car when we get in?
4. Why do we have to wear seat belts?
5. What can happen if you leave your seat while the car is moving?
6. What can happen if you yell, scream or talk loud in the car?

• Write the expected car behaviors down on paper and post them in the car just as they are posted on the school buses. Again, do this with your child and let the child post the rule someplace in the car where they can be seen.
• When other children are riding in your car with your child, have your child explain the car rules to them.
• Develop a car routine. Have your child sit in the same seat (if possible), put on seat belt, lock door, and discuss car rules. Your child can help you with the rules too. Have them remind you to check the mirrors, adjust seat and check the space around the car before you begin to drive. This will help your child and you develop a routine.
• Pull over and stop the car when your child is not willing to follow the rules. School bus drivers are trained to do this. Your first job as a driver is to keep everyone safe. If you are distracted by poor behavior, pull over and talk to your child while you are not distracted.
• Parents need to follow the established car rules to set a good example.

Scott Wardell is a school counselor and created ScottCounseling.com to provide parents with hundreds of free parenting articles and online email counseling services.

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Tags: acting out in car, child seat belts, children in car, poor car behavior

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