Mitali Dutta (Teacher, St. Kabir High school, Navarangpura)

“Every child is a genius, but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” – Albert Einstein

This is the competitive period. Nowadays, the majority of parents hope to see their child win the competition. They encourage their child to compete at a high level. Such contests may completely ruin a child’s capacity for creativity and independent thought. Every child is unique in their own way, with skills and attributes that set them apart from the rest.  Remember that every comparison is a subtle, violent assault on a child’s sense of self-worth. Don’t allow your child feel less than others. Being rejected for who he truly is and change to fit in with his parents’ expectations is the worst sorrow for a child. At that young age, rejection plants the seeds for mental health issues.

In order to ensure that children develop in a peaceful manner, parents and instructors have a crucial role.

In addition to giving assistance, parents ought to let their kids enjoy some degree of autonomy and freedom in their lives. Over involvement of parents’ in the child’s life – academics and social issues—can have both beneficial and detrimental effects. Finding a balance between being involved and letting their kids grow up independent is crucial for parents. Parents’ repressive actions can lead to low self-esteem and a lack of trust in the child.

In order to develop each kid into a successful adult, teachers must provide them with rules, regulations, positive behaviour, discipline, and the knowledge of suitable conduct. It is vital that all educators acknowledge a child’s place in the classroom. When needed, teachers must respond to students’ emotional needs more skilfully.
           The actual cornerstone of a child’s contented learning is mutual trust and understanding between the parent and teacher. A child’s cooperation and parental support enable the teacher to connect with, comprehend, and collaborate with the youngster to bring about beneficial changes. A positive parent-teacher dynamic promotes children’s healthy growth.

How can we support the child?

  • When a child is born, there are no judgments or preconceived ideas. Not all young people aspire to be lawyers, doctors, or other professionals. Since evolution thrives on diversity, young people often pursue a wide range of interests rather than following conventional paths.
  • However, selecting the ideal learning environment is important. Children can acquire important life skills at schools, such as friendship development, teamwork, and social dynamics navigation—skills that go beyond academic understanding. Teachers play a critical role in fostering emotional intelligence. Teachers can identify their skills and encourage to pursue their interests. 
  • Self-study entails self-education. The freedom to study is one of the advantages of self-study. You are free to study whatever subject you like. Self-study helps you for lifetime by developing a skilful mind set. In college, especially with a specialized degree, students may lack the support they had earlier, leading them to seek extra help for assignments instead of developing their own study methods.
  • Concentrate on the lectures at school or college. Teachers at the school or institution are trained educators who attend board-sponsored training. Their sole aim is to help children become better citizens.  

Let’s be more careful to the effort and devotion the child demonstrates rather than the result. Let them learn that setbacks are natural. Let’s help them reach their potential.

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