Before we begin, here is an interesting fact for you: Did you know that one out of every five students has difficulty keeping up with academic performance in school or in any competitive exams?
Your child might have put in a lot of hard work, but the performance in school isn’t anywhere near you or your child’s expectations.
The cause
Well, you should know that there can be a host of reasons for your child’s constant poor academic performance. Let us list some common issues that your child might be facing:
- Emotional Distress is one of the major factors for poor performance among children today. Depression and anxiety are some real issues that need to be dealt with prior to any major setback.
- Physical afflictions can also be a contributor to a child’s poor performance in school. Sleep disorder, auditory processing disorder and many other factors can hamper a child’s learning abilities.
What do most Indian Parents do?
Stats show that most of the Indian parents don’t handle their child’s failure sensibly. Without getting to the root cause, they often resort to yelling, blaming, comparing with peers and throwing tantrums.
But is this the way to go about it? Let us explore some proven techniques that you can utilize to handle your child’s poor performance better and in turn, help them improve.
It’s about conversation, not confrontation
Yes, it is as easy as that! The best way to solve any problem is through dialogue. If you won’t diagnose the problem, you won’t find an effective solution for it. Talk to your child and try to understand the problems he/she is facing.
Let your child know that you are on their side and together you will resolve the issue. Help create an environment for your child to share his/her feelings without any hesitation. No matter the outcome, don’t fret to go that extra mile.
Teachers are a great source of information
If you want to know the real problem, get in touch with your child’s teachers at school. The information provided by them can help you identify the underlying cause of your child’s poor performance.
Make time and work with the teachers to help your child overcome the current predicament. Constructive and cooperative collaboration is key.
External aid always helps
If you feel that you are not the right person to help your child in studies, get help. Home tutors, coaching centres and online learning tools are readily available to help your child get going and improve their performance. With external aid, you can help your child bridge any gap between studying at school and at home.
Don’t make it a one-time thing
Parenting is not a one-off thing, even if your child is doing well in his or her studies. Being consistent and responsive while parenting will go a long way towards helping your child achieve academic brilliance.
