Role of parents in board exams -
Date:24 March 2021
by Bhavesh Nagda (Principal)
Parents are children's first teachers and best friends. They have a key role in shaping up their character. A balance of education at home and school moulds a child's actual learning. The parents play a major role in their child's life .
1) Teach them time management : Time management is the biggest problem faced by kids during their exams. Parents can lend a helping hand to build an effective schedule for their children to help them efficiently utilize their time.
2) Avoid putting too much pressure on the child : During the board exams, kids have to undergo immense pressure with a large number of students competing for limited seats. Additionally, a difficult syllabus and other academic factors cause high stress among school students that may lead a few to face depression .So it is important for the parent to assure your child that you are there for them and you will support them irrespective of their exam results.
3) Motivate your child with rewards: Many experts believe that instead of promising your child one big reward at the end of the exams, you should set many mini-rewards to celebrate every mini milestone that your child meets. For instance, short term goals can be the completion of a chapter or completion of a certain number of mock tests.
4) Make time for leisure activities: It is important to ensure that your child has an equal proportion of work and play as part of their daily schedule. Spending the entire day in front of the books can be detrimental to the mental and emotional health of your child. Therefore to boost study time concentration encourage your child to continue with their leisure activities to help them get a much-needed break from their books.
5) Encourage children with positive attitude, don't isolate them: Parents should help their children cope with pressure during the stressful exam time. As pressure mounts on them, students might get tensed and look up to parents for support and help.They must encourage their children with a positive attitude and help them deal with stress. Parents need to spend quality time with their child on a daily basis
6) Make sure they get enough sleep and feed them nutritious food : Check your child's timetable to ensure he/she has enough time for a well-earned sleep. This will calm nerves and keep him/her alert on the big day.Nutrition plays an important role in keeping energy levels up. Low nutrition levels can cause sluggishness and reduced concentration. Also, make sure to avoid junk food as it can lead to sickness and lethargy.
We at VB's Group Tuitions talk to the parents and counsel them in understanding the role of the parent in the board exams and how to support their child during this time.