Is he naughty or lost?

So often I hear parents tell me how their children's teachers say how lazy or naughty the children are. Yet, when I look more closely at the child, things are not as they seem.
Yes, there are times when kids are naughty or lazy, but more often than not, there is more to it than that.
A bright child will become disruptive and distractible when bored. And frustrated with work that is not stimulating. Eventually this becomes poor behaviour and a cycle of problems that could have been avoided by extending the child.
A child with learning difficulties may feel lost and frustrated by the work and the way it is taught.  This frustration may be exacerbated by difficulties in expressing him or herself. Eventually tjis frustration and resulting low self esteem manifests as poor behaviour.
Often all it takes is a teacher finding out where the problem is, and seeking ways to acknowledge and manage the situation in a way that empowers the child appropriately.