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To Protect Children’s Future, Parents Should Stop Protecting Them from Failure

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To Protect Children’s Future, Parents Should Stop Protecting Them from Failure

I remember my childhood when my mom always reminded me that failure was not an option in my exams. This philosophy is still running in many homes, but the competition is now getting much fiercer than before. Now, the race is not against the pass or fail but of achieving higher grades and test scores. Nowadays, students were under more pressure than students twenty years ago. Moreover, this parental desire to see their kids shine leaves little room for children to make their own mistakes and learn from them. The question is, what would be the lifelong threats for a child who is overprotected by their parent? Is overcontrolling a hazard to their mental and social growth? Continue reading “To Protect Children’s Future, Parents Should Stop Protecting Them from Failure” →

Why Students’ Social Life is as Important as their Studies

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Why Students’ Social Life is as Important as their Studies

Have you ever asked any youngster or youth what the best part of their school life was? What were their responses? If someone asks me, which my students usually do, my response will be simple: my school friend whom I spent most of my time with. I remember my school days because of my friends. Sometimes, parents complain to me about their child’s social lives that they need to concentrate on their studies instead of wasting time with friends. Even some parents brought good suggestions like why their children need even a friend circle; they have their family; it should be enough for them. On the other hand, some parents worry about how they would help their kids cope with the challenges, heartbreaks, and the joys of making friends, losing them, and making friends again. Continue reading “Why Students’ Social Life is as Important as their Studies” →

Why Kids Need a Champion in Their Lives?

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Why Kids Need an Inspiration in Their Lives?

During my teaching, there were several instances where students expressed their feelings about my personality. The way I talk, the clothes I wear, even the bracelets I habitually wear in school, the way I smile, crack jokes etc. Expressive student behaviour shows how much students are aware of you, inspire you or hate you. In my case, students inspire me; some compete with me, struggle to like me or just don’t even bother whatever I say to them. Overall, students first human encounter they ever have outside their family are you guys – Teachers. We, teachers, have ever wondered what the value of human connection in our profession is? Continue reading “Why Kids Need a Champion in Their Lives?” →