It is so obvious that kids these days are constantly running from one class to another and are not able to get any time for themselves. Education is a little overwhelming these days, as we all agree. We see a lot of depression, anxiety and gloominess set in with children of all ages. This certainly means that the younger generation is not headed for a healthy life.
There is nothing much with education that can be changed by us. But, in their busy schedule, I think, we as parents, can do something now and then, which can make their day joyful and cheerful, as it should be.
We can certainly hear the kids whispering in our ears. "Study, study, study, ... Is that all that is to be done? Isn't there anything funny?" Of course, there is. Here are some tips for the parents to go about and get their kids back t normal:
1. Motivate your child by promising an outing once the study/homework is done. It need not be a place far away. It can even be a nearby ice-cream parlor or a bakery. Try doing this once in a while, and you will certainly feel the difference in your kids.
2. Arrange for a get-together of his/her closer friends, during the term holidays, and arrange for a little snack and a cup of juice. It gives your kid the time to socialize in the comfort of your home and a time to relax with friends. The child also really looks forward for that time with his friend.
3. Organize a group study before the term exams and organize quiz competitions to make the study more interesting. You will notice that kids feel to get competitive to answer the questions ahead of others and get highly motivated to study, knowing that others know a little more than them.
4. Give your child a short break during his/her study time and play a small game with him. It can be a small board game or doing a crossword with your child or making a cake with your child... could be anything, I guess. That short break is all that the child needs.
5. Be patient and teach your child the difficult subjects yourselves. I know that it is easier said than done. It is hard for parents to be patient with kids. But, definitely give it a try. Knowing that their parents are there by their side gives the kids a lot of comfort and they tend to shine better.
6. Make some delicious food/drinks that your child likes and keep it ready when they come back from school. The smile in your kid's face is worth millions. It also gets your child in good moods and gets the evening going in a pleasant way.
7. During weekends, try taking a short break and play some game with your child or watch a movie at home with your child. Tell your child that it is just to take a mental break and he/she has to get back to the routines.
Obviously, there are many more that we can do for our own child. Let us get started with these simple ones and make our kids' day brighter and obviously it lightens your face as well.
"Life is short. Let us live it better."
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