It is only natural to feel worried when our children do not perform well in their studies. Out of frustration we might scold or shout at time. This is a parent instinct as we are only concern but it does not help in their education but only add to the tensions and problems.
To ensure that their grades improve as we should support, encourage and motivate our children. So how do we go about providing these solutions. Here are some of the tips.
1. Don't attach negative input.
When you label your children as "stupid", "lazy" and other negative names you create a poor self image. Believe that our children are capable of achieving anything they desire.
2. Identify Your Children Problems.
When children don't perform in school there must be an underlying problem. To solve and identify these problems, observe and ask them questions and come up with solutions.
3. Build Self Confidence.
This is one of the best ways to improve your children's performance. No matter how bad your children are performing, there might be some topic or study skill in which they are good at like spelling, drawing or maybe maths. Give praise to them. Discuss such past education related success. Remind them of their achievements, no matter how small they maybe. This will shift their mental focus and they will realize that they have the ability to learn. Remind them, "If you can learn one thing, you can also learn other things. If you can achieve success once, you can achieve it again."
4. Speak To Their Teachers.
When the situation allow, do speak to your child's teacher to discuss their problems and performance. Advice and suggestions from the teacher will help you immensely.
Finally, remember what Edison's mother did!
Thomas Edison was labeled as "slow learner" by his teachers. But his mother, Nancy Edison, did not accept her son as 'dull.' She motivated, encouraged, and taught Edison to learn at his own speed and style. And we all know what Edison went on to achieve in his life as a scientist!
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