Category: School

Are you looking for a school for your child? You’ll probably be visiting many, many institutions in your pursuit for the best school for your child. You’ll probably see some that are beautifully maintained with the latest equipment and technologies for the students to take advantage of, while others may not be as nicely kept and have fewer amenities at their fingertips. It’s only human nature to pick the best for your child, but sometimes the best doesn’t mean those schools that are the prettiest.

Go Deeper
The outside of a school isn’t always an accurate representation of what’s on the inside. You’ll need to delve deeper by speaking directly with the teachers, talking to parents of students who are currently enrolled at that school, and even chatting with the administrative staff who may have a different perspective on things. The student body may also be examined. Sometimes, searching online can uncover the personal accounts of students at that school, so you can get a first hand look at their experiences.

Take these things into consideration before determining if that school is suitable for your child, and never, ever just judge a school by how nice it looks. Your child deserves more consideration than that!

Is there a child in your life who hates going to school? Day in and day out, they complain about having to go as well as complete the homework they’ve been assigned when they come home. As a parent, you may even feel guilty for sending your child to school, as it’s a place that they just have to attend.

Teach your child to love school by finding out first the reason why they hate it.

Classmates, Friends and Other Social Problems
School isn’t just for education. One of the most important aspects of school is socialization, and spending several hours of the day with the same people for most of the week. Some children who fail to forge relationships are don’t know how to navigate social constructs may become unhappy and isolated.

To improve this area, the child must learn to improve their social experiences. You can help your child do this by signing them up for an after school activity in a subject that is of interest to them. An arts class, gymnastics, martial arts or something like that can boost self confidence by nourishing a talent that has been neglected. By boosting self confidence, your child may have a better ability to make friends at their school.

Problems with the teacher
Although teachers are trained to teach all sorts of kids, sometimes, they can’t get through to some. There may also be a personality conflict between the teacher and child. As a parent, find out if this is the reason why your child doesn’t like school, then talk to the teacher directly about the situation. Don’t place blame! Remember, the most important thing to do is to resolve the situation rather than place blame or foster negativity.

Learning Disability
It can be frustrating for a child who doesn’t understand what’s being taught. When a child can’t understand the topics taught, fails at schoolwork and consistently gets low grades, there may be a problem that is more than just misbehaviour. It may mean that your child has a learning disability. Dyslexia and hearing problems can seriously impede the learning process, and it’s vital that you find out if this is the source of frustration for your child.

By addressing this problems, your child will soon be able to enjoy school again!