Role of Parents During Exam Preparations

The exams are going on and not only child but their parents too are feeling higher anxiety levels. The competitions are much more so every parent gives complete attention and care to child. But simultaneously the over involvement only adds the pressure in a child’s mind.

It is significant for the parents to give emotional and moral support but over protectiveness and over involvement may sometimes amplify anxiety levels in your child.

The psychiatrist’s advice to parents is that ‘Have realistic approach with realistic expectations’. Many parents relive their exams stress through child’s exam which is not fair with the child even. The parents should always commemorate that good scores are important but they are certainly not to be all and end all.

The expert advice is that as a parent always help child and distress him by listening his views. Always open with your child to talk about his anxiety levels and help him to get over it. The role of parents is to boost the self – confidence and show trust on his performance.

The major mistake because of which the child has stress is that the parents burden the child with their own unfulfilled desires. While, this is unnecessary and it stresses out the child manifold.

Remember not to reflect your anxiety on the child. Always strike a balance and never over do things. Be ready with the attitude that, ‘exams are not the end of the world’