do u think that if a child is not good in academics he or she should be called abnormal?

Answer 1

Calling a child abnormal would create a lifelong stigma that is hard to overcome.

Two of the greatest minds of our century were both labeled as stupid in school -- Albert Einstein and Thomas Edison. Both had difficulties with academics, had trouble paying attention, and both got lousy grades in school. Teachers were convinced that both of them had learning difficulties and would never amount to anything.

A study was once done to examine how children react to being put into such categories. One half of the class were told that they had high IQs and were very intelligent. The other half of the class were told that their intelligence level was below average.

Within a few weeks, the first test group began to excel. Their daily attendance was very high, they made friends easily, their test scores began to rise.

The second group began to break apart. Attendance levels began to drop, fights among students were frequent, and test scores quickly began to fall.

Then, researchers announced to the class that a mistake had been made. That the first group was actually below par, and the second group was more intelligent. Sure enough, the behaviors of each group began to reverse and the second group began to excel and rise upward and onward.

People have a tendency to become that which we expect of them. If we treat people as if we fully believe in them and their potential, they thrive on that and will gradually begin to live up to the reputation that we set for them.

Richard Saldan
www.MotivationalMagic.com

Answer 2

No not at all, some children may not be good in academics for many reasons, but they need not be treated abnormal try to diagnose their problem first that may be something normal. check the curriculum whether hard or easy,teaching style that may not be creative some children flourishes through practical oriented teaching.
if the above are not the circumstances then have a check on their hormones.
try good luck and don't worry.

Answer 3

I believe that could qualify as being "abnormal", since most of the other kids of that age are doing ok. However, that's not a politically correct term to use for a child. There's nothing "wrong" with being abnormal, in fact it's probably a good thing.

Answer 4

I don't think that they should be called abnormal. Maybe it really isn't the child maybe the way that the teacher is explaining things to them is not catching to them. As for me I am more of hands on and I make alot of things fun so that the child will understand and be interested and want to learn more with out them thinking that they are really doing work. In all I think that it depends on the child's interest, whether there better when it comes to hands on or if they like to sit back and observe.

Answer 5

Absolutely not! What is normal anyway? Academics is only one part of life. Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses. God has his reasons for making us different. These differences should be celebrated, and never condemned. The key to being successful is capitalizing on one's strengths and using those strengths to overcome weaknesses. I did well in school, but at age 32, those straight A's in 6th grade are of little significance to me now. What I do remember are the teachers and students in school who were either very kind or unkind to me. I think that is what truly matters most.

Answer 6

Absolutely NOT! We all have our skills. Academics focuses primarily on using verbal and mathmatical/logical skills. Artistic, athletic, interpersonal, musical.... all of these skill areas are generally only maginal in academics, and so are usually ignored, unfortunately. Also, frankly, it's quite normal to be poor in academics.... at least 49.5% of people are below average after all, right? ;-)

Check out Dr. Howard Gardner's books on Multiple Intelligences.

Answer 7

No I do not. I think the child should be put in some classes to bring them up to speed.

My grandson was behind in reading in kindergarten and first grade. He was put into special reading classes for 2 years and now he is just as good as the rest of his class.

Answer 8

absolutley not the cirriculum is abnormal all children learn differently the current education system in place should be majorlly over hauled to allow children to learn at their pace in the way that suits them e.g visually auditivally and so on

Answer 9

Everyone has different types of intelligence. Remember Einstein did poorly in school as a child but look what happened to him!

Answer 10

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