Kazakh Parents: Let Kids Handle Homework, Psychologist Advises
In Kazakhstan, parents are increasingly feeling overwhelmed by their children's school grades, often leading to unnecessary stress and tension. A psychologist, Aibek Sidikov, has been discussing this issue, suggesting that parents should create a supportive environment but not interfere with their children's homework.
Sidikov notes that constant parental stress over homework can lead children to associate learning with negative emotions. Instead, parents should focus on providing a workspace, proper lighting, and a quiet environment for their children to complete their assignments independently.
However, many parents struggle with this approach. They often take on part of their children's school workload, leading to frustration and further stress. This is largely due to a mismatch between parents' expectations and their children's actual abilities. To address this, Sidikov advises parents to view school as the teacher's responsibility and to support their children without trying to control every aspect of their learning.
In Kazakhstan, it's crucial for parents to accept that their children don't always need to achieve straight A's and to support them regardless of their grades. By creating comfortable conditions for homework and allowing children to handle it independently, parents can reduce tension and help their children develop essential skills and resilience.
