Every parent and educator knows this question, and we often turn to others or to books to learn the right thing. We think there is a right answer, and we feel compelled to find it so we can do the right thing.
What if I were to tell you there is no right way. The "right way" does not exist. The "right way" is only what's right for that person in that situation and with that child and cannot be applied to everyone.
Most of us were raised to believe there is a right answer to every question. We learned this from our parents and from our teachers. Our goal as children and students was to learn the right answer, which our "experts", our parents and teachers, already knew. We strove to please the important adults in our life.
There was great benefit for us in knowing the right answers. We received smiles from Mom and Dad, better grades, special treats, positive recognition and attention. There was also a price for not getting the right answer: punishment, loss of toys and privileges, being sent to our room, withdrawal of love and positive attention.
As young people, we learned our lessons well and unknowingly came to believe in the Right-Answer Fairy. Belief in the Right-Answer Fairy has left us searching for the right answers from others and searching with our minds and intellect. Too often we ignore the
messages of our heart and our natural inner knowing. We also ignore the messages from our children.
Most people agree on what we want for children-happiness, self-confidence, cooperation, and loving connection with others. What we don't agree on is how to create these qualities in children. Yet it's the "how" that makes all the difference. Two people who agree on what they want to create can disagree dramatically on how to make it happen.
One person believes spanking is the right way to get a child to cooperate. Another believes the answer lies in explaining "why" the child needs to cooperate. Still another believes kindly teaching will get a child to cooperate. Others believe in charts, taking toys away or giving the child a reward when he succeeds.
How you define the "right way" depends on how you perceive children and what they need from us. Parents and educators often believe the answer lies in managing and training a child's behavior. What I've found is when you focus on nurturing a child's emotional and
spiritual wholeness, you empower your child's internal knowing, which guides him to naturally be more cooperative and loving.
Finding the "right way" is a complex answer, which depends on who you are, your child's unique core essence, and everyone's needs and desires in the moment. The "right way" can change from moment to moment. It is not a static answer.
Searching for the "right answer" is like going on a Snipe Hunt or hoping to catch a glimpse of the Right Answer Fairy. It is a pointless search. Instead, focus as neutrally as possible on the situation, and become aware of what is happening emotionally with
you and your child.
Right Of The Child
When your children struggle with their schoolwork, it can be very heartwrenching to watch. As a result, most parents are willing to do whatever they must to help their children improve academically. This is where tutoring comes into play. Tutoring is known as a great resource for improving grades, as well as confidence as a student. But since there is more than one type out there, it's important to review them before choosing one for your children. If this is not done, students won't get the greatest benefit tutoring can offer. So let's take a look at the kinds of tutoring available and how they can benefit your children.
Private Tutoring
Private tutoring is also known as one-on-one tutoring and represents the dynamic of one student per tutor. In this form of tutoring, the student gets a high level of personal attention that is it is difficult to acquire in a classroom setting. The student can ask questions that the tutor has time to answer. And the tutor can gain access to the student's fears and inhibitions to tailor the sessions to student's weaknesses. However, there can be some disadvantages to the one-on-one dynamic. One is that the tutor is very often unable to offer the resources that a larger tutoring services might have, such as computer programs, libraries of book materials, and even extra assistance. Also, in this dynamic, the student may not mesh well with the tutor due to personality difference, or the inability to absorb information as the tutor offers it. Because of these potential disadvantages, it is a good idea to study your child to determine if this type of environment is best – and if not, it may be better to look to another kind of tutoring.
Group Tutoring
Another form of tutoring that is considered effective is the group tutoring experience. In this dynamic, there are typically 3-5 students working with one tutor. This type of environment works to stimulate students toward group discussions – a way to bounce ideas off of one another. The disadvantage that some find with group tutoring is the idea that some students are self-conscience about showing their weaknesses in front of other students. As a result, the student may withdraw, counteracting the effect tutoring was intended to create.
Tutoring Center
A tutoring center can often represent a sort of blend between the private and group tutoring sessions. Your child may be able to take advantage of one-on-one training within the center environment, or there may be group tutoring sessions to take advantage of; however, the latter is more common. One of the benefits of this type of tutoring is the ability to give the child options. There are usually more materials to work with, as well as activities to enjoy. In fact, many tutoring centers offer art and music classes, as well as camps that can keep your child stimulated creatively when not taking on structured learning.
In addition to these types of tutoring, utilizing online resources is also a very beneficial road to take. So before you take on a tutoring dynamic that you're sure will work, be sure to consult with your children to ensure that their preferences and personality types mesh well with your choice.
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