Schools are a place to learn and it sure seems that children are way ahead of their syllabus in learning many new things. With the new generation of children entering school life, one can find a sea of difference in their learning and also the problems faced by them every day.
Problems faced by children in schools have only magnified over the years. Children are often caught in a situation and do not know how to face them or the implications it would have in their life.
While it is difficult to put an end to the problems faced in school, the best way is for parents and teachers to help them gear up to face the problems and also solve them. The first step however is to identify the problem. Here are some ways to help you identify the problems.
1. Lack of interest in studies - one of the first tell-tale signs that your child is having some kind of trouble is their lack of interest in studies.
2. Discomfort while talking about the days' activities - some children find it uncomfortable to talk about their days' activities, as it has not been a very enjoyable experience for them.
3. Lacking self-confidence - Sometimes one can notice that the confidence level of a child just fades over a period of time. This is a sign that there is something amiss and needs to be addressed.
4. Not wanting to go to school - this will surely get any parents' attention, but one does always feel that it is normal for a child not wanting to go to school. This is yet another sign that there is a problem lurking because of which the child does not want to go to school.
5. Drop in marks in certain/all subjects - a consistent drop in marks can be seen as a sign of problems.
While there can be many more signs that can sound 'problem', one needs to spend quality time with their children to know more and understand better. Once you have identified that the child is facing a problem, the next step is to know about the various problems that a child is most likely to come across. Yes, there are a couple of standard problems that crop up in schools. Let's know them better to be able to tackle them.
1. Peer pressure - who does not face this problem? We have faced this problem right from our childhood days - first at home and then school followed by college and even in the work place. This is something which is very common, yet children need to be made aware of the various ways to deal with peer pressure.
2. Academic pressure - it is seen that academic pressure built in by the teachers and parents can sometimes cause trouble for the child. It is therefore important that expectations are not set very high.
3. Bullying, antisocial behavior - this is yet another common but a very complex problem faced by many children in schools. Children can get very upset making it difficult to deal with. Parents have to coordinate with the school authorities and help the child find a way out.
4. Disappointment, rejection - cliques affect a child mentally and also challenge them emotionally. Parents can help the child by introducing them to various other activities to help them divert their attention.
There is no one particular problem lurking or one single method to solve your child's problems. It's a series of steps that helps build confidence in the child and help them be strong physically, mentally and emotionally, to face the various challenges that lie ahead of them in their life.
By Padmaja Natarajan
Problems faced by children in schools have only magnified over the years. Children are often caught in a situation and do not know how to face them or the implications it would have in their life.
While it is difficult to put an end to the problems faced in school, the best way is for parents and teachers to help them gear up to face the problems and also solve them. The first step however is to identify the problem. Here are some ways to help you identify the problems.
1. Lack of interest in studies - one of the first tell-tale signs that your child is having some kind of trouble is their lack of interest in studies.
2. Discomfort while talking about the days' activities - some children find it uncomfortable to talk about their days' activities, as it has not been a very enjoyable experience for them.
3. Lacking self-confidence - Sometimes one can notice that the confidence level of a child just fades over a period of time. This is a sign that there is something amiss and needs to be addressed.
4. Not wanting to go to school - this will surely get any parents' attention, but one does always feel that it is normal for a child not wanting to go to school. This is yet another sign that there is a problem lurking because of which the child does not want to go to school.
5. Drop in marks in certain/all subjects - a consistent drop in marks can be seen as a sign of problems.
While there can be many more signs that can sound 'problem', one needs to spend quality time with their children to know more and understand better. Once you have identified that the child is facing a problem, the next step is to know about the various problems that a child is most likely to come across. Yes, there are a couple of standard problems that crop up in schools. Let's know them better to be able to tackle them.
1. Peer pressure - who does not face this problem? We have faced this problem right from our childhood days - first at home and then school followed by college and even in the work place. This is something which is very common, yet children need to be made aware of the various ways to deal with peer pressure.
2. Academic pressure - it is seen that academic pressure built in by the teachers and parents can sometimes cause trouble for the child. It is therefore important that expectations are not set very high.
3. Bullying, antisocial behavior - this is yet another common but a very complex problem faced by many children in schools. Children can get very upset making it difficult to deal with. Parents have to coordinate with the school authorities and help the child find a way out.
4. Disappointment, rejection - cliques affect a child mentally and also challenge them emotionally. Parents can help the child by introducing them to various other activities to help them divert their attention.
There is no one particular problem lurking or one single method to solve your child's problems. It's a series of steps that helps build confidence in the child and help them be strong physically, mentally and emotionally, to face the various challenges that lie ahead of them in their life.
By Padmaja Natarajan
