How to Help Your Child Survive Summer School

Summer is a sacred time for most kids. They count down the days to it. They relish it. For them summertime is freedom--no school, no responsibility, just idyllic, carefree days. But it’s not so for some children. For some, while their friends are out playing, they are sitting in a classroom at summer school, something they have to do to make it to the next grade level. If this has happened to your child then you know it’s a tough time for both you and him. He is probably angry, resentful and even embarrassed, but with the right attitude and planning, both you and he can make it through and still enjoy the summer. Read on to learn how to help your child survive summer school.

Instructions

1. Be understanding and patient. Your child already knows she messed up. She gets that message every day she walks out of the house and heads to class while her friends head to the beach. You don’t need to punish or lecture anymore. She is already learning the hard way.

2. Remember attitude is everything. Summer school is usually shorter, in most cases half day and the dress code is not as restrictive, so point out that advantage to him.

3. Make it easy for her to go to class by not planning vacations during the time she needs to be at class. Remember the summer is short and missing a day or two of class can be detrimental to her grades. At the same time, it would only add to her sense of isolation should you leave her with a babysitter and head for vacation with the rest of the family.

4. Make use of the weekends and evenings. Also, most school district usually have a short break between summer school and start of regular school, make use of these times to do something fun with your child. It also serves as a great motivator for your child, knowing that if he just survives today’s class, mom and dad has something great planned for the weekend.

5. Be there for your child. If you’re knowledgeable then look over her homework, take time to sit with her and work it through.Just remember to let your child know that you are behind her 100 percent. There is no greater motivation.