Parents already concerned about their children's online studies.
By eileenleyva
@eileenleyva (27555)
Philippines
September 4, 2020 8:49am CST
Saw a post of a parent agonizing over her child crying on the first day of online schooling. Parent already concerned how difficult it is for her child to learn.
Sigh, I thought, get over it. Your child simply has to figure out how to watch and listen and click. Nothing alarming.
More children are hungry and dying. That should be the cause for concern.
What do you think?
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
4 Sep 20
As the way you put it, it sounds okay. However there are some kids who are hyperactive which means that they tend not to focus on a single thing and that's why it is required that a professional is nearby them to help them.
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@eileenleyva (27555)
• Philippines
4 Sep 20
That's when parenting comes in. For example, if the parent know that his/her child is hyperactive, perhaps it is wise not to give coco or chocolates for a while. Give milk instead. Parents by now must also know that a boy's attention span (in real school) lasts from 15 to 20 minutes. That's about the time a parent enters the study room to ask if the child needs anything.
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@eileenleyva (27555)
• Philippines
5 Sep 20
@jvicentevalera Yup. Chocolates are uppers. Stimulates the brain to think faster. That means, give chocolates during exams (classroom setting) or while reviewing for exams.
Parents not allowed in their own homes? I doubt the teacher would find out. A parent could slouch in a couch and quietly listen to the child's schooling. The parent will benefit from the lessons. I heard a parent on youtube that he was ill equipped as a parent guide because he didn't even know there is such a term as 'least common denominator.' Oh well, what else could I say! Sigh. Pay attention, parents, and learn, too.
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
5 Sep 20
@eileenleyva I think I once heard about the thing with chocolate and children, I thought that it was a myth. But as you said it it makes sense. What about if the parents aren't allowed in the room during the online schooling hours? It might happen or they're allowed to be in the class too?
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@cherriefic (10399)
• Philippines
5 Sep 20
It’s a problem if the parents are the ones whose afraid of technology.
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@eileenleyva (27555)
• Philippines
6 Sep 20
I do think that is a thing of the past because even I am already unafraid of technology. Just tell the parents to tinker and surf.
@cherriefic (10399)
• Philippines
6 Sep 20
@eileenleyva It depends on where you are located. It’s still the same things where I am. They already know how to use Facebook but if its something else, that will be a problem.
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@eileenleyva (27555)
• Philippines
6 Sep 20
@cherriefic A few factors aside from the age - time which could be spent earning instead of sitting before a screen, lack of technological intelligence which, far as I am concerned, am not endowed with, or computers really wasn't for the old generation.
Asking patience for the old.
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@Butterfingers (66603)
• India
4 Sep 20
Yes it's difficult but not really an alarming thing at present and there are other issues to dealt with
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@eileenleyva (27555)
• Philippines
4 Sep 20
Hmmm, I think I must ask parents around what the difficulties are.
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@eileenleyva (27555)
• Philippines
7 Sep 20
Parenting and teaching are not as difficult as we think. Actually, these are instinctive activities.
A parent may argue he or she might not be proficient in a subject. But lessons can be studied.
The more the parents complain that online learning is difficult, the more the children will believe it.
Let the children be, and parents will be surprised how easy the children find ways to learn and understand.
