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"people don't quit a job, they quit a boss".
By similar extension can we say - " children don't hate studies, they are turned off by teachers/curriculum/exams, etc."?
Though there is some truth in both statements, they are not entirely true.
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"people don't quit a job, they quit a boss".
By similar extension can we say - " children don't hate studies, they are turned off by teachers/curriculum/exams, etc."?
Though there is some truth in both statements, they are not entirely true.
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In my clinic, I meet such bored, de-motivated, sad and sometimes very angry children everyday.
While some criticism about teaching methods, schools, curricula, etc. is valid, I am not going there..
My focus is on the change-able part that is under my control.
While some criticism about teaching methods, schools, curricula, etc. is valid, I am not going there..
My focus is on the change-able part that is under my control.
What can I do as a parent to help my child?
I can fill the deficiencies in present system for my child.
Some actionable points -
1. Be physically present with the child when they are studying. Sitting at the table with them, catching up on your reading helps. Use same medium as
I can fill the deficiencies in present system for my child.
Some actionable points -
1. Be physically present with the child when they are studying. Sitting at the table with them, catching up on your reading helps. Use same medium as
them. E.g. if child is using paper book to study, you also read paper book.
2. If possible read with them (under 10 yr old) and help them understand.
3. Don't criticize books and curriculum openly. Help them find appropriate resources.
4. If you have a tendency to go into great
2. If possible read with them (under 10 yr old) and help them understand.
3. Don't criticize books and curriculum openly. Help them find appropriate resources.
4. If you have a tendency to go into great
details and get into irrelevant rabbit holes - check yourself. Don't replicate bad teachers.
In short - be additional brain in service of the child. Be there. Be available.
If it sounds middle class to you, it is. Unashamedly middle-class interest in child's academic welfare.
In short - be additional brain in service of the child. Be there. Be available.
If it sounds middle class to you, it is. Unashamedly middle-class interest in child's academic welfare.
Being there with the child sends out most important messages -
I am with you
I am here to help
Your studies are important
I am interested in your welfare
Studies are difficult, let me help
I love you
Children need to hear that via our action and not just spoken empty words.
I am with you
I am here to help
Your studies are important
I am interested in your welfare
Studies are difficult, let me help
I love you
Children need to hear that via our action and not just spoken empty words.
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