Why Should parents scold their children to Study

India
December 25, 2008 4:47am CST
Is it nice for parents force their children to study when their child is not interested in studies. What should parents do, to make their child to study without scolding them.
4 responses
@lynnemg (4529)
• United States
27 Dec 08
I think it is less about scolding them to learn and study than it is to encourage them to study and do their best. I know my kids' potential and what they are capable of doing. When they slide in their studies and grades ecause they have chosen not to do the work, I may say something like, "What happened here? Don't you think that you should be staying on top of your school-work? I guess you will just have to spend a bit more time studying after school each day." That normally does the trick because my kids know that if they are supposed to be studying and I catch them playing instead, they will have to study even longer. They only get one shot at school, I feel it is important that they really apply themselves and learn all that they can now, while they are still young. When they get older, there won't always be someone to guide them in their work and learning. If I don't teach them the importance now, they won't get the most out of it.
• India
26 Dec 08
There used to be a time when the popular way to get children to study used to be to scold them or to create some sort of fear in them. However often parent realize that this doesn't get them very far. Being a little strict is definitely necessary especially when the child is extremely playful. But however resorting to methods such as shouting on child doesn't finally motivate them. What is really important is the "cultivate the love of learning", help them visualize the bigger picture and more importantly not to make decisions for them and impose on them but to help them arrive at the right decision for them. As a saying goes, children are like wet clay in the hands of parents and teachers. They can mould them for their better or worse. We as parents should help them learn and create a healthy and creative environment to learn.
@kerriannc (4279)
• Jamaica
25 Dec 08
I would find some shows which speak about this. In watching these shows together then I will discuss it with my child. These method does work instead of the scolding.
@syang0901 (120)
• China
25 Dec 08
To find something to attract them to study. Let they themselves find studying is interesting. Through a game or a puzzle word to make them intrested in that. Also give them more courage, prizes and confidence.