My son freaks at exam time!!

Australia
October 18, 2007 5:12pm CST
I have a problem with my son. He is very smart, he gets good makes for his book work and projects, but when is comes to exam time he freaks out and fails or just barely passes. Can anyone help me with this problem? I appreciate any suggestions.
2 responses
@pmcdee (271)
18 Oct 07
To be able to help your son you have to first try and understand why it is happening. Without knowing exactly what the problem is then there is no way you can create a solution. I don't think mock exams at home with friends there as 'extras' will help as it won't however hard he tries be taken seriously and the same effects will not present. You need to sit down with him and try and get him to be totally honest with why the situation keeps occurring and then you can both work together to move forward
@zidlore (251)
• Philippines
18 Oct 07
I think you should teach him to relax, with that he can think better. Why not try some mock tests at home, add some friends to make it like the environment in school, it's a fun activity too.