KEEP YOUR COMMENTS SUPPORTIVE!
It's the most natural feeling in the world to be protective of your child and concerned on their behalf! Even though they are the ones sitting the exams, it's very understandable that you may feel a good bit of worry at this time. All any parent wants is to see their child succeed and be happy.
This can often translate into stress around their exam performance mainly because you want them to progress in their future lives. While this is absolutely normal, parents can sometimes inadvertently express these feelings in a way that puts a lot of pressure on their teen.
In terms of actually sitting the exam and doing as well as they can on the day, the best thing you can do for your child is to remain calm and encouraging, while keeping your expectations out of it. The situation is already hugely stressful for your child, and any nagging or projection may feel overwhelming for them. You probably just want to help, but critical comments will have the opposite effect on your child's results. If anything, your teen may feel less inclined to share their feelings with you. What they need most during exam season is to know that they are supported and loved by you, no matter what happens on the day.
REFRAME STRESS POSITIVELY
This story is from the May 2023 edition of Mother, Baby & Child.
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