Parents will be nervous again when students back to school in September.Children Children are distracted in the classroom,whisper, make little movements, play at home while doing homework… How many of these problems do your children account for?The poor performance of children and the inability to improve academic performance is, in the final analysis, due to a lack of concentration.
What is concentration
The psychological definition of this is to be able to focus fully on doing a certain thing for a certain amount of time while being free from outside distractions. Concentrating on something for a long time can make it perfect and lead to success. If there is a lack of focus, children lack the patience in life, and it is difficult to get things done, creating a vicious circle.
There is a misconception among many parents that concentration is entirely a child’s innate quality and should be taught in school. But as a matter of fact,concentration is determined internally as well as externally, and the parent, as the child’s first teacher, whose actions influence the child’s life.
What a minefield you have trodden
- Frequent interruptions in your child’s activities.
- Sign your child up for a lot of classes theydon’t like.
- Haveyour child look at electronics for a long time.
- When the child is doing his homework, constantly hands over tea and water, and casually enters and leaves the room where the child is studying.
- Play with yourcell phone while your children are doing homework.
All of these behaviors affect child’s focus.And how can you improve your child’s concentration?
Create a good learning environment
It is best to prepare a special space for children to study, and do not accumulate a lot of items. Never leave snacks, toys, electronics, and other distracting items around when children are trying to learn. Parents should not interrupt their children’s thoughts by frequenting their rooms or asking them questions. Interrupting the child often destroys the continuity of the child’s thinking. If your parents want to be there, lead by example and stop watching videos or playing games.
Cultivate children’s interest
Interest is our best teacher, and it is only when children are interested in something that they are willing to take the time and effort to get into a state of concentration. Children are forced to do things they do not like, will be perfunctory and learn poorly. Parents should encourage their children to try more and find their interests, and never force them to do something they are not interested in.
Plan time with your kids
Parents are supposed to help their children form the concept of time, “only do one thing at a time”, and gradually develop the habit of doing things exclusively. For the child’s daily time arrangement, parents can negotiate with their children, help their children set small goals in stages, and train the “endurance” of long-term concentration.Parents can give them some prizes. Different age groups have different time standards.For example, at the age of 5 to 6, children have an attention span of about 10 to 15 minutes; at ages 7 to 10, this takes 15 to 20 minutes; 10 – 12, for about 25 – 30 minutes; Over the age of 12, it can last longer than 30 minutes. As a result, prepare a nice timer,the time given to each child should not be too long, and after the end of the time, allow them to get proper amount of rest.
