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Should I allow my child to play video games?
Video games can improve children’s learning, health, and social skills. Both children and adults enjoy playing video games. There’s research that shows there’s a benefit to playing video games. There’s also research that implies video games could lead to disrupted sleep, media addiction, and violent behavior.
How long should I let my child play video games?
Put clear limits on your child’s gaming. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests time allotted should be under 30 to 60 minutes per day on school days and 2 hours or less on non- school days.
Should I correct my kids homework?
Helping with homework is one of the most common things that parents say they do to support their children’s learning. Many experts have found that helping with homework cultivates positive learning behaviors, reinforces class material and signals to children that their education is important.
Is your child struggling with grades?
Poor grades in a particular area doesn’t necessarily mean your child has a learning difficulty. But if he or she consistently struggles and hasn’t seen improvement, a learning difficulty could be part of the issue. Even smart children need a boost every once in a while.
What do I do if my child gets a bad grade?
What do I do if my child gets a bad grade? 1 Give it some distance The first thing you want to do is to make sure you do not react in the moment. 2 Schedule a time to talk Instead, wait until you’ve calmed down a little bit and schedule a time to talk. 3 Create an open discussion, and state the feeling
Why do students bring home bad grades from school?
Students often bring home bad grades for one of two reasons: they don’t understand the content or they don’t have the ‘soft skills’ necessary to succeed. If it is a contextual issue, then it is usually isolated to one subject (often math/science or English/history).
Why do smart students get bad grades?
Many smart students also tend to be perfectionists who always want to perform their best. But putting so much pressure on themselves can lead to stress and low self-confidence. As a result, they may participate less in class and procrastinate when it comes to completing assignments—a recipe for more stress, less time, and lower grades.