How to tell if your child is happy at school
Not every child is same, some are more expressive, some likes to keep things with themselves, some like to share every moment with their parents, and some are those who never let their parents know what they are going through. Life would be much easier if your kids can tell you whenever they are unhappy at school, but that’s not the case all the time and you need to use your mom instinct to identify the issue. Here we are going to discuss some of the ways to identify the real problem your child is facing at school and the reason of their sadness.
Don’t get too much concerned if your child is unhappy in the first few weeks of the school as this is really a tough time of any kid. Give them enough chances to adjust with the new environment, new faces, meeting other kids, following rules, moreover, give them time to adjust with the school life.
How to know your child feeling about school
Scheduled check-in with the teachers
Kids remain in proximity with your kids in school and they are most aware of what’s going on with your child during the school hours. If your child suddenly starts feeling unhappy about something, then there is a more chance that they are aware of the reason.
Make small communications with kids about school
Ask your child about simple questions, their schedule, what they did for fun? What their teacher taught about? If they like their teachers? About their friends. About their lunch time. If they seem nervous talking about school activities, then you should be careful as there might be a problem or discomfort.
Volunteer in Class
Spending some time in your child class can help answering a lot of questions and know their real feeling about school. Participating with kids can help you know more about his teachers behavior, if they are running the class well, about your child’s relationship with other kids, if they are having a hard time being accepted in the group of kids he is willing to be a part of. If they are bullied by anyone or if there is any kind of problem.
Signs that your child is unhappy
Nervousness
Nail biting, thump sucking, or bed wetting are some unusual ticks
Stomachache before school hours
If this is a recurring problem, then there is a big chance that something is bugging your child.
Silence
Generally, kids stops talking and gets nervous when you bring the topic related to school, teaches or friends at school.
Bored of going to school
If they feel disinterested and don’t like going to school then there is a problem.
Sitting alone
Silence, spending alone time less chatty are also an indication about unhappiness.
Do you have any other tips of identifying an unhappy kid ? Please do so through the comments below.
