Routine hilft Kindern, sich an die Schule zu gewöhnen, aber strenge Erziehung kann die Vorteile zunichte machen. Eltern in ländlichen Haushalten mit niedrigem Einkommen und starken Familienroutinen berichteten von weniger problematischem Verhalten und ADHS-Symptomen ihrer Kinder. Allerdings verringerte ein höheres Maß an strenger oder aggressiver Erziehung die Vorteile.

**Routine helps children adjust to school, but harsh parenting may undo benefits**

**Parents in rural, low-income households with strong family routines reported fewer problem behaviors and ADHD symptoms from their children**

Starting elementary school is a major milestone, but it can be a difficult transition as children can experience separation anxiety or have trouble adapting to school rules and structure. However, a team led by Penn State researchers found that consistent routines in the home can reduce the likelihood that children will struggle with the school transition.

In a publication in Developmental Psychology, the researchers found that when rural, low-income families had stronger routines — such as regular bedtimes and shared meals — parents reported lower levels of behavior problems and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms from their children. **However, higher levels of harsh or aggressive parenting — such as yelling or threatening by the mother or father — diminished the benefits associated with household structure.**

For those interested, here’s the link to the peer reviewed journal article:

https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037/dev0002132