With screen time increasing amid exams, how can we motivate junior schoolchildren to focus on their studies?

The growing fascination with television and mobile phones is becoming a cause of concern for parents. Learn how to motivate children to focus on their studies through proper parenting and balanced guidance.

As February and March arrive, schools become increasingly exam-oriented. This time is especially crucial for junior schoolchildren. However, it's becoming increasingly apparent that young children are increasingly drawn to television, mobile phones, and video games rather than studying. This impacts their learning, concentration, and behavior. The biggest question facing parents is how to educate and refocus their children on their studies.

Children learn what they see at home. If the home environment is conducive to learning, children will likely show interest in it. During exam time, it's important to minimize TV use, limit mobile phone use, and maintain a calm environment. Also, talk to children like a friend. Ask them what they're struggling with and how you can help.

In today's digital age, mobile phones and television have become a part of children's daily routines. Sometimes, due to busy schedules, parents give their children mobile phones, hoping to keep them quiet. Gradually, this becomes a habit, and children start demanding mobile phones even during study time.

Changes in Children's Behavior

Excessive screen time affects children's behavior.

Children become easily angered.

They lose interest in studying.

They repeatedly ask for their mobile phones.

Sleep times are disrupted.

Children in junior classes are still in their early stages of understanding. They need to be treated with love and patience, not scolding or strictness.

How to practice proper parenting during exam time?

1. Create a regular study timetable

Create a simple and short timetable for children. Study for 30-40 minutes and then give them a 10-minute break. This will prevent boredom.

2. Set mobile time

Taking away mobile phones completely is not the right approach. Instead, set a specific time, such as allowing them to watch mobile phones or TV for only 30 minutes a day.

3. Teach together

Leaving junior class children alone can distract them. If parents spend some time together every day teaching, they will pay more attention.

4. Make studies interesting

Studying can be made fun through stories, pictures, colorful charts, and short questions and answers. This will help the child not feel burdened.

5. Encourage, not pressure

Praise the child if they perform well. Praising even small achievements boosts their self-confidence.