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Why You Shouldn't Try to Study Next Year's Program with Your Child in the Summer: A Common Mistake Parents Make
05.07.2024 13:59
If parents dream of turning their child into an excellent student, then in the summer they may have one dangerous idea.
It sounds like this: "I need to start studying next year's curriculum with my son/daughter. Then my child will be ahead of his/her classmates."
Let's emphasize right away: the idea is bad. Trying to "run ahead" can lead to unpleasant consequences.
Why You Shouldn't Force Your Child to Study in Summer: An Obvious Reason
As you know, school summer holidays fall in June, July and August.
During this period, the child should rest: additional stress is not necessary.
Let your child take a break from cramming and solving a huge number of problems.
Moreover, in the summer, the student will have plenty to do anyway: there is a list of literature for extracurricular reading.
Why You Shouldn't Force Your Child to Study in the Summer: A Less Obvious Reason
Of course, you can try to study the program for the next academic year.
Perhaps the student will be able to understand the topics.
But one bad consequence will certainly make itself known: due to boredom, the child will lose interest in studying in September.
It is possible that the student will relax so much that he will miss the moment of beginning to study unfamiliar material. The result will be a lag in the program. In other words, the opposite effect will be achieved.
Earlier we talked about how much time a child can spend in front of a screen.
