The Times of India

Is your child not serious about studies? 5 parental behaviours that could be the reason

Many parents hold this quiet concern: Why doesn't my child take studies seriously? While its easy to assume the problem lies in the childs attitude, the real story is often more complicated and layered. Its because children portray what they absorb from their environment. Sometimes, even parental behavior dilutes a childs focus, motivation, and sense of responsibility toward studies.Here are 5 parental behaviour that may be influencing your childs approach towards learning:When parents are more focused on scores instead of childs effortParents often feel marks and ranks are the ultimate benchmark of success. While these indicators do matter in the modern world, when a parent constantly expects big scores, a child naturally loses interest in studies. Its because an outcome driven mindset created pressure. When pressure takes over a childs performance, they tend to see studies as a stressful task instead of a process of discovery. When parents use a balanced approach and value a childs effort, improvement, and understanding, children feel a healthier and more sustainable relationship with learning.