Did you know that most successful people did not start off as good learners? That's right! All those educated people you see and hear about did not like studying when they were young. Especially the brightest ones.
And you wonder, how did they end up becoming so educated? Well, at some point in their life, they had to change their attitude. But that did not just happen; someone had to encourage and push them in the right direction.
So why does this happen? Of course, the individual character has a role to play in a child's disposition to learn, but, generally, this reaction is normal.
If your child likes learning, you are one of the few lucky parents; if they don't, do not panic. Also, do not ignore the situation. As a parent, you have a responsibility to motivate your child and change their attitude towards education. You can enroll them in the best schools in UAE, but that alone is not enough. You will have to go out of your way to accomplish this. That means becoming their teacher at home.
For most parents, especially those who have full-time jobs, this can be very demanding. But it is a small price to pay to secure a bright future for your child.
We all know that teaching is not for everyone; the willingness to try is all you need. Now follow the tips below,
1. Restore their Belief
What your child believes can really affect their attitude hugely. For instance, if you, the teacher, or any other person keeps scolding or punishing them because they are weak in a particular subject, they might actually end up disliking that subject.
Take your time to understand your child, interact with them and get them to open up to you. Once you establish the root cause of the problem, you will figure out the best solution. Make it as exciting as possible.
2. Reward Them
We all like to be the center of attention, and that is our nature as human beings. As an adult, you have to control this urge because you already know that you cannot always get what you want. As for children, this is more of a need than a want, especially if they are in nursery school. If your child feels unappreciated, they are more likely to react negatively. It is the only way they know how to express their displeasure in something.
If you want to influence your child's attitude, you will need to make them feel good about themselves. For that, you will need to pay close attention to what they do and keep rewarding them with things they like. These rewards do not have to be so expensive; all the child wants is to feel appreciated. You can go for candies, chocolate, ice cream, etc.
3. Watch Your Words
To your child, you are more like a god. They love you, trust you, depend on you, and above all, they believe in you unconditionally. According to them, you are always right, though they cannot say it. They will always try to copy you and seek your approval. As their parent, you are your child's first lesson. What you say and do around them can, and will, influence their attitude towards education and life in general.
For instance, if you hated Mathematics during your schooling days, do not say it out loud. Just keep it to yourself; otherwise, your child might also think it is okay to hate mathematics.
Conclusion
These are some of the tactics you can use to influence your child's attitude towards learning. However, all children are unique, so the tactics may not work the same way for everyone. You need to understand how your child thinks to determine the best approach to take.
