My child is not intrested in studies what steps i have to take to improve his attitude towards studies?

Question

He is not at all intrested in studies
He doesnot have zeal to acheive some thing
He is eight years old

Answer 1

As a teacher I can tell you one of the best ways is to get him some books he can enjoy.

Others are...

Lots of praise when he shows how smart he is and what he has learned at school.

Cut down TV and Video game time.

Show him you value education and that will instill a similar value in him. Talk about science or other things and encourage him to ask why.

Rewards for good effort.This can be praise or something he enjoys doing.

Praise people who are professionals and have had lots of education to get where they are.

Encourage strategic and learning type games.

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Participate in as many school activities as possible.

Answer 2

Well, first off to diagnose depression over the internet is ridiculous. Drugs at 8 is not unheard of; however, a little overboard for the situation you described; you would be seeing worse signs than a disinterest in school if it were drugs. Furthermore, a disinterest in school is normal, no one likes school ALL the time. He could have less of an interest in some subjects than others, ask him what he likes and dislikes, he cannot dislike it all. He may say it, but something peaks his interest. Second, have you met his teacher? Everyone is saying it's the boy, but it could be the teacher. Taking away his stuff could be used as motivation but works better with older kids. Take him to a science center, all kids love those, relate it to his science class. Relate anything to school, cooking is a good one for math. I saw a lot of extremes on here. Relax and talk to his teacher and school counselor to find out what is going on in class. The time to catch this is now, 8 is NOT too young to worry. He is developing his study habits now, so it is time to find out what the problem is. Good luck, and it's good to see a parent concered about thier child.

Answer 3

This sounds real dorky but I love school. Where else am I going to be able to spend six and a half hours a day with my best friends? Most kids at my schools have been pretty into it...especially primary school, not so much in high school when everyone starts dropping out. I think alot of it has to do with not being interested in the subject/topic or not seeing the relevance of it. We're not scared of books or exams. The australian education system is pretty sweet. Although when i was in grade 1 i hated school. I lived across the road and my dad would watch us cross the street in the morning and then i would just sit on the footpath cos i didn't want to go cos the teacher was a B ITCH! apparently she used to hit kids...i don't remember that but i hated her...

Answer 4

Suchitra,

You did not mention, in which place you are... most of the answers I saw no offense but relates to other countries then India.

For other countries, yes you dont have to worry much as he is only 8. for that matter "PIP" answers was good enough.

For India, yes it does matter when your child is not interested in studies as he is already in 2nd or 3rd grade.. but go ahead sit with him for half'n'hour every day to discuss what he is been doing all day in school , learn to ask different questions so that you can get max information. once he is used to it start giving him some challanging educational work in a fun way and make a habit like he got to watch the cartoon or what ever he does once he complete his job.

Make sure you stay calm with him and try to be his friends who can help him. understand that he might not be doing it by choice.. its possible that he is finding the studies difficult, and so he is not showing the interest.

Hope it helps...

Answer 5

Most times disinterest is a sign of a learning or comprehension problem just to throw you off. the child doesn't want anyone to know he has a problem so he shifts the blame on to lack of interest so his inability to learn is covered up. The child could be depressed because of it, too.
eight years old is not to young to be depressed. Lack of zeal is often a sign of depression.

When children are falling behind their friends in their school work, they know they are! Lack of interest could mean many things! Take him to a child development specialist very soon. DO NOT WAIT!!!! Do it before he is older and it impacts him even more!!!

And a real big shocker is 8 is NOT to young to be into drugs. Don't say not my kid! Find out! Best wishes for a healthy good outlook for your child!

Answer 6

HONEY TAKE IT EASY! HE IS ONLY 8 YEARS OLD, HOW DO YOU EXPECT HIM TO ENJOY DIGGING GRAVES (My eldest son's favourite expression for s.s. Digging Graves, if you think about it, he is right), SO PLEASE STOP BEING PARANOID AND SCARING THE LITTLE ONE INTO BECOMING AN ADULT BEFORE HIS AGE.

Ask yourself did, you enjoy and REALLY ENJOYED AND LOVED, S.S. at you age. i KNOW IT'S NOT A SMALL THING, BUT, SHOUTING, YELLING AND THREATENING THE KIDS TO STUDY, SIMPLY DOES NOT WORK, THEY WILL STUDY WHEN THEY WANT, NO MATTER HOW MANY HOURS YOU PUT A BOOK IN FRONT OF THEM. They only end up hating school.

Tell him little stories, full of colourful characters, my kids loved studying history with me cause I made it a fun thing.

Please do not worry, he is baby, just treat him like one and tell him bedtime stories THAT would have something to do with his lessons at school. My sons average was about 40%, but when I told them the same lesson with some good stories, they got nothing below 80% ever. So be PAITENT, CAUSE HE WON'T BE NEEDING HISTORY IN HIS FUTURE, HE WILL BE MAKING HIS OWN HISTORY.

Answer 7

.... he's only in .. what... the 3rd grade? No worries quite yet. You probably don't have to do anything too tricky yet.. just setting down and taking an active role in his studies with him (role modeling) will most likely be enough. So just setting a time to sit down every day for the both of you to go over your child's studies would be a good start (if you don't already) and stick to it.

Answer 8

get rid of the tv, computer games, x-box and stereo in his room and put in some books.get him into a club where he is learning stuff and some discipline.
he needs to use his imagination, get him outside playing, send him to a science camp if you can afford it.
get him into the outdoors, hiking, camping and sports...
he will have to extend himself to do these things, which just might light the fire under him.....

Answer 9

You could try to encourage him to "study." Maybe he will change......

Personally, I think some people learn by doing, not by listening. Perhaps he will have to "do" enough before he listens.

Answer 10

wow i dont know but u acutaly care about ur child is such a great thing i mean wow as a kid me and none of my friends had parents who cared if we went to school or did anything wow thats great that u care many claps