A child affected with dyslexia would have problems while copying notes from blackboard. A child would complain of not getting sufficient time to copy down all the notes from the blackboard. Children may become blank and not know which letter to write or even they would not be able to read the joined writing on the board.
If your child is complaining any of these then he probably is suffering from dyslexia and is not lazy or not wanting to study. Dyslexia is a learning problem with reading and writing amongst children. It makes difficult for the children to remember and read also they get jumbled with words.
Suffering children with Dyslexia
Children suffering from dyslexia have to struggle with learning to read and spell. They lack in confidence level. The children suffering from dyslexia would find themselves comparing with other children of their own age. However some people do not understand this condition and find their children rather lazy or unwilling to learn or simply find them stupid. A lot of research has been done over past couple of years and the researchers have come up with certain help. Dyslexic children need a special program to be followed everyday with special care and attention.
If one's child is suffering from dyslexia then the condition could be improved by using an appropriate teaching method. However, if dyslexia is not mild then it would take some time for child to get better. One should remain patient, persistent, understanding also loving. Most of the cases would have reading and spelling problems. It would take some time however, it is better to be slow than not having the ability at all.
Various methods
It is necessary for one to identify dyslexia in a child. A child suffering from dyslexia needs to be given special attention and care. Certain special teaching program could help the children suffering from dyslexia. Multi sensory teaching method has proved to be very helpful by the National Institutes of Child Health and Human Development. This method has proved to be effective on children suffering from dyslexia. Specialists could help the children suffering from dyslexia. These specialists could help the children with dyslexia remembering the sounds in new ways.
Children can learn easily by making use of sounds the way mouth can easily move. Flash cards or tapes could also be used as they are more effective than the notes in a classroom. Children may find it difficult to do their homework at home so they can get some tutors who would help them with it. There are special computer programs designed that would help children with learning the sounds in a better and in easy way. Special coaching and guidance can help children overcoming their deficiency. Confidence building would help children with dyslexia.
Children suffering from dyslexia often feel inferior and loose confidence when they see children of the same age performing better than them. Thus various teaching methods could help children to overcome with dyslexia.
Teaching your children manners can be accomplished when it is done consistently. As parents we all want our children to be well mannered. I know as a father I enjoy compliments from other adults about my children's behavior. Like you I am sometimes surprised when these compliments come. Here are some guidelines for teaching manners to your children.
1. Do not try too fast. If you are trying to teach your 2 year old to chew with their mouth closed you may not get very far. Think about the tremendous coordination it takes to do this. When your child is 5 or 6 though, they are ready.
2. Always, always set a good example. Take something like picking your nose. This may seem blunt but have you ever caught yourself doing the very thing you are trying to teach your child not to do? I know I have. 95% of what we do we learn through example.
3. Speak respectfully to your child. Have you ever observed a parent trying to drill respect into a child by being demeaning to that child? Your children learn by watching you. Try using words and phrases like "please" and "thank you" "Excuse me" and "I am sorry." Do this as early as possible in your child's development. Also the tone you use is just as important.
4. What language do you use? It is commonly understood that swearing is a sign of poor education and upbringing. I hope this does not offend you so I will just say "Speak like you want your children to speak."
5. Formality with adults. Impertinent children speak informally to adults. At least this was the case 100 years ago. Teach your children to say Mr. and Mrs. and Ms. unless the adult tells them otherwise. Also mind how you speak about other adults in the presence of your children.
6. Questioning bad behavior? When an adult comes to you and reports something your child has done never take your child's side with the adult present. Instead turn to your child and say "Mr. Smith says you broke his window with your baseball. Why did you do that?" Your child may very well try to deny it at this point but you will immediately undermine all respect your child has for adults if you immediately take your child's side. I know this may sound unreasonable but just think about it. Do you know Mr. Smith to be a liar? Does Mr. Smith dislike your child? I realize sometimes this is the case but 99% of the time it is not.
The fact is that Mr. Smith has a broken window. Get on Mr. Smith's team and help your child do the same and solve the mystery. If it turns out to be your child use this as a learning experience and ask Mr. Smith how you and your child can make him whole.
Teaching your children manners can be accomplished by setting the example first. Teach your children to be more formal with adults which will lead to respect. Remember you are an adult and if you teach your children good manners they will naturally have more respect for you.
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