A completely normal desire of parents to organize their child’s leisure and free time during the school year may not be so useful.
The problem is the mistakes that parents make when choosing clubs, sections and other additional activities.
Psychologist Olga Presnova spoke to ZBulvar about the mistakes parents make at this stage.
Mistake #1: Skipping clubs
The main reason is not to take away a child's childhood. The specialist advises to take into account the child's wishes.
If he asks to go dancing, then you need to encourage this initiative, like others, by giving him the right to make an independent choice.
Mistake #2: Overload
Often children agree to attend 1-2 or more additional classes only because their friends go there, even if they are not really interested in them.
It is important for parents to structure their child's attendance of classes so that there is time for rest.
Mistake #3: One, but the best
It is possible that the child's interest will change before the end of the school year, or even earlier. You need to be mentally prepared for the child to search for himself and discover new interests.
Mistake #4: Extracurricular Activities
They are needed not only by those children who are not doing well, but also by those who show interest in certain subjects.
They often go beyond the school curriculum, which allows the hidden abilities of the student to be revealed.
Mistake #5: Homeschooling
In addition to additional knowledge, children acquire communication skills, learn to establish connections with peers, and develop common interests.
You won't be able to achieve such results at home.
Mistake #6: “Not Interesting” and Other Complaints
If a child goes to extra classes to improve his school knowledge, then it takes time for him to get used to them, or wait for the first results.
Therefore, you should not rush to take your child away at the first complaint.
Mistake #7: Obedient Children
Parents should not exclude the child’s opinion, saying that adults know better which clubs to attend.
After all, they are often trying to realize their own dreams, not their children’s.
