Does your child seem frustrated with their school work? Are you having a hard time helping your child and don’t know how to help explain the concepts to them so that they can learn how to do their own homework? Tutoring is a great option for both parents and students. Most tutors can spend one on one time with your child and help them with their homework, test preparation, and so much more. Check out what Abby Evans has to say about hiring a tutor for your child.
It is that time of year again, when buses begin rumbling through neighborhoods and children have new backpacks and notebooks to carry with them to their new classrooms. With the school year back in full swing, it is also time for parents to be on the lookout for how their kids are adjusting to the next grade.
As moms and dads monitor report cards and sit down with their children during homework time, they may be tempted to wonder if hiring a tutor might help an individual child who is struggling in a particular subject or simply frustrated over schoolwork in general.
Why Might My Child Need Help?
Sometimes, children become frustrated over homework time, Dr. Michael Thompson. This can be a part of the learning process which involves some measure of struggle. However, it can also be a sign that your child is not grasping a concept and may be in need of help.
Finding “help sooner rather than later” is key, writes Laura Lewis Brown PBS Parents. If a child loses enthusiasm for a subject that they previously enjoyed, this may be a sign of frustration and the falling behind. And it is much easier to help your child understand a current concept then to discover months later that they still do not fully understand a fundamental lesson that has been built on for the rest of the year. Because subjects such as math build upon themselves, Richard Bavaria, the Senior Vice President of Sylvan Learning Centers, notes that “vigilance” is necessary on the part of parents.
What Can a Tutor Really Do?
If you have determined that your child is truly stuck on a subject and you or your spouse are not able to make headway in this area, then it might be time to consider tutoring because in specific cases it can have a tremendous impact. Some of the benefits include:
•Stress relief for the child and parent
•Restoring your relationship with your child
•Empowering students to learn
Often times students will hit a tricky subject and the frustration incurred can cause stress on the child as well as the parents attempting to help. Being asked to complete a task that you do not fully comprehend is certainly an exasperating chore for anyone. Tutoring can step in and relieve a child’s stress, enabling him or her to enjoy learning and preventing potential shutting down when facing with tasks in the future.
As parents try to come alongside to help with a difficult concept, anger about the homework can often be misdirected at the parent. On top of all the other things that a parent must do after school and before bed, like dinner, bath time, etc., extra stress over homework can build up to create a problem in the parent and child relationship. Bringing in a third party who is not as emotionally invested in the situation can help both the student and the child to relax and be able to enjoy one another.
Tutors are trained to present information in a variety of ways so that they find a learning style that communicates clearly to the student. Breaking down problems to identify where the misunderstanding is happening, can help a tutor to show your child what is happening and how to perform the assignment. This can restore a student’s excitement about schoolwork as they are empowered to understand and enjoy homework that was previously “impossible.”
And in the near future as your student grows and enters high school, a tutor can be a valuable friend to help with college preparation. As students decide between online degrees at South University West Palm Beach or living on campus at Ohio State, a tutor can provide that outside guidance and assistance needed during the craziness of SAT’s and application essays.
Tutor for the Right Reasons
It is true that parents should choose their reasons for pursuing tutoring carefully and also select their tutor with care. The Parents League of New York reports that tutoring, a multi-billion dollar industry, is not always pursued or suggested for the write reasons.
But many parents searching for tutoring centers in San Diego, tutors in NYC and after school help in other cities across the U.S. are doing so for good reasons such as helping students with organizational difficulties, test-taking problems or to reinforce math, reading and writing skills so that a child can learn more effectively and regain an enthusiasm for education.
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