Examinations and anxious parents
Parents complain - Children
score is not satisfactory despite long hours of study. Children are not
preparing well for exams. Children are not able to cope with syllabus. Invariably
the reference point for parents to make such observations is either themselves
or other children but we have to understand that each child has unique
capability, strength and cannot be compared.
Tips for Parents: Excessive
pressure shall not take children beyond their capabilities rather will impede
their preparations. Spend sufficient time with your child, guide setting realistic
goal confirming to his/her strengths/capability and help in planning,
organising and setting time table for studies. Appreciate them for their
smallest achievement to motivate. Do nor pressurise, rebuke, remind him/her of
past results/failures rather be caring and receptive to their problems. Avoid family
conflicts.
Tips for Children: Prioritize
the topics of syllabus, simpler first followed by complex ones, for
preparation. Learn to concentrate to use
your mind and time effectively. Concentration is focusing time and energy exclusively
on the topic in hand, observation and paying attention. Read the topic with
full attention and scribble down the important details as much as possible. Take
a break and then again pick up the topic. Look for the important details that
you missed to scribble down. Carry on repeating this process until you have
discovered almost everything and are confident about the topic. No one must think
all the details have been scribbled down in one go rather look for more as much
as possible.
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