Now that the teachers are dealing with your kid all day – I’ll tell you what they need from you...

If your kids aren’t perfect angels at home all day – chances are, they’re not perfect in school either...

Ron Clark, author of “The End of Molasses Classes,” has some advice for parents when the child misbehaves:

• Don’t make excuses for them – it hurts their chances of developing a strong work ethic and success.

• Don’t helicopter or swoop in to defend them. It’s OK for your child to get in trouble sometimes. It builds character and teaches life lessons.

• Trust the professionals. Teachers work with kids every day and might see your child in a different light than you do. If they give you advice, don’t fight it, hear them out. They could be doing you a BIG favor.

• Don’t badmouth the teacher. If you don’t respect him or her, your child won’t either. If you have a legitimate concern – talk to the teacher privately, or take it to the principal if necessary.