12 steps to help your child to succeed in school

[1] Go to top

Give your child to understand, without oppression, that the school is serious business and expect to do the best, according to his strength.

[2] Established regular study hours each child needs a routine. 

Established a study period, according to the age where they can, without temptation, in a quiet and pleasant environment to do the homework. Helped when needed, but do not give in to temptation «resume school» and you, by all subjects of the child.

[3] He met his teacher, (teachers)

Know who will spend many hours each day your child. He asked for the rules of the study at home. Discuss with him any issue concerning the child and it is good to know the teacher.

[4] Not to a rail

Children have tremendous capacity to use their parents or teachers, one against another. For any question or doubt, contact the other person to have a clear picture, not confused at any point.

[5] Assessed the work of the child and give him prize

There is no worse frustration when the child, after the trouble of taking criticism or indifference. When you appreciate the work, appreciate the very kind and encouraging them to improve.

[6] Develop a feeling of responsibility the child is constantly solvent a desk at school, and usually has a sloven bedroom home. 

He who does not finish its work in school hours, usually are not as responsible and at home.  Created a system of rewards and discipline, so there is room in the class of the child, and some general cleaning responsibilities at home, even if you do not like it as well. It may also be increases in the pocket when a job ends. It is good to learn early on to participate in home responsibilities.

[7] Check the TV

All the boys agree that children watch more television than; it should. It is not only time but also low quality and unsuitable programs affecting the creativity and sense of reality.

Parents need to monitor the programs their children watch and limit the time they spend in front of the «box». Also, some programs to see together to become a similar criticism of the program attended.

[8] Right expectations

Wait by your child to achieve the best we can. To be successful in school, will help be successful later in life. Children need to be targeted to the best extent possible to achieve. Do not accept just passing grades. On the other hand, not overstated and requires something more than their forces. «We have less and we are happier».

[9] Be realistic

Assessed the skills that your child with the utmost sincerity, not ashamed of its weaknesses, feels that you are responsible. Some children doing well in most subjects, than others. But we are fighting all the years of school to manage.  

Parents create big disappointments when reserve their child to become a doctor, although he is only interested in car engines. It is necessary to know that the life of your child is not yours. Be proud of their skills in;; any sector.

[10] Encouraged interests outside school

Every child needs and any activities outside the school. Depending on the interests of the child (sports, music, foreign languages, etc.), encourage the child to engage in any activity, which has more appeal to create and identity outside the home or school. This is particularly true in classes B and C grade. As the child sees that he can engage in activities other than lessons, it becomes more social, democratic and self-esteem to develop.

[11] Work on payment

The child has a part time and earn money, do more responsible for economic and feels good about himself. Some jobs such as babysitting, to help his father work, summer work, etc. may help the child to mature, how to correctly handle the finances, but do not fall as the fund family.

[12] Contact

The child needs someone to share with the problems, joys and regrets, with small daily words. Often used by parents as a reference point for his ideas, or even as a safety net for the queries and questions. Sometimes these ideas may appear as absolute opinions. The child may seek ratification, acceptance or even validation of your own principles. It may simply be trying to decide if it is correct its own views.

In any case you are cool and ready to debate. Show your concern by offering your own opinion. Mr. carefully what he says, even when they got bored or angry with you;; what he says. Do you worry more when the child is talking, than when you says it all, whether you like what you hear or not.
Finally, remember that no parent is not, nor always feels successful. You can however, reduce your frustration and influence effectively the success of your child to school without your personal involvement in every area of life. This creates a positive atmosphere and the best prospects for success in your home and life in general with your child.

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