We often forget the need to teach our kids the ways to protect themselves against any physical harms. Honestly, it is a fundamental human right to defend oneself. One who is aware of the self-defense techniques has the confidence to overcome his fear of failure. And that is one of the traits of successful people.

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Martial arts is one of the self-defense disciplines which help train body, mind, and soul to act as one single unit; in a team. Not just to defend themselves, but children can use it to solve their everyday problems as well.

Some people think of it as fighting, but that is not what it is. There are quite a lot of benefits of learning and practicing self-defense. Here are the things that children master when hey take self-defense classes.

Makes the Child Bully-Proof

Children usually have to face bullying at school, the student care center, playground, or even in their own friend circle. Bullying has been an issue for decades now, and there’s no real solution in sight.

But one who gets bullied has an option to defend himself through the self-defense techniques. A good self-defense program makes children understand the gentle solutions to such serious problems in their lives.

Develops Listening and Communication Skills

Communication is a two-way process, and it has to be this way every single time. When a child takes self-defense classes, he has to respond to a number of commands that his instructor gives. This makes him a great listener because he has to stay alert for the next move while executing the previous one.

Every student at the learning center gets to talk to each other. This helps them build friendships and learning how to behave in a group. It makes them learn how to communicate to people they have no or very less idea about.

They learn Important Values and Principles

Even if they learn to attack, they learn a lot of values and principles of life. Martial Arts and all other self-defense techniques pose a number of obstacles which push them to their limits to surpass them. Through these techniques, learn to get deep inside their capabilities to solve the problems that they face.

Another vital part of our lives is failure. We all fail multiple times in whatever we do. But through martial arts, children can learn how to accept them and turn them into an opportunity.

No textbook, classroom, or website can teach them these aspects of life. One who has practically seen failure knows what it takes to get up on his feet again. And not only getting up is essential, equally crucial is to act in the right way.

It teaches them Hygiene, Nutrition, and Anatomy

We act smart when we know how to. And to be at that level, we need to learn about ourselves in the first place. The more we know about our body and its organs, the better we will be able to take care of all of them.

Through self-defense, we learn the anatomy of our bodies, which means our body parts. Then the instructors teach us how to maintain healthy hygiene, so no bacteria or virus attacks our body.

Children need to learn to eat well because they are attracted to all the junk that is around. Martial arts teaches them the need to eat well to stay healthy. They also learn the self-control and discipline which helps them stay away from all this without any issues.

They get to Learn Self-Discipline

Self-discipline is another key focus of martial arts and other self-defense techniques. Students learn it when they have to follow the uniforms, customs, and procedures of their learning centers. They are also made to focus on their body movements, code of ethics.

To earn different belt rankings, one has to bring his mind and body in harmony. This comes as the kids learn moral values along with the physical abilities. Children get used to all this habits and ethics, and they start to apply all these in their real lives as well.

Martial arts tells them that inflicting harm on someone is a measure of self-defense and not a game. And students learn this reality as they learn new things. It is a mere reaction to the action that someone else forces on you.

Children gain Awareness and Insight

Those who are trained for self-defense become more aware of themselves and their surroundings. Awareness tells them that something might be fishy around them, and they will also learn to counter-attack at any given point of time.

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As the awareness grows, there will be fewer victims around. They will be more aware of every single thing that they should be. Also, as they have to anticipate and execute the further moves in the martial arts, they will be able to imagine the next to-do things in their lives.

They Become Fit

Martial arts and any other self-defense training for that matter is a challenging task. It takes a lot of stretching, exercises, and strength to master it. One who learns it has to constantly challenge his flexibility and cardiovascular system to gain the stamina and strength.

The children who learn and master self-defense techniques are quite fast and responsive. They stay fit because of all the challenges and exercise. The fitness is not just physical; they are mentally and emotionally sound as well.

Practicing it on a daily basis according to the schedules may keep obesity away. This is because it helps practitioners burn hundreds of calories every hour. And when obesity is not there, fitness follows.

Bottom Line

With so many benefits at hand, you surely will want your child to learn self-defense. Not only will it help him prevent someone from attacking or bullying him, but it will also teach him to be aware at all times. Learning it also brings them the peace of mind that keeps them calm and composed. So, all these reasons are enough to explain why it is crucial for children to learn self-defense.

With the introduction of artificial intelligence or AI, the whole world is asking the same question in a different manner. “Should humans be replaced by AI robots?”

Many are actually seeing this happening in near future where others are still freaking out at Facebook AI robots incident.

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Facebook had to shut down an experiment when two bots developed their own language and started talking to each other.

While some people and scientists are still iffy on the subject, people are all set to welcome AI at schools.

So now we have a new debate in our hands, should teachers be replaced by AI robots or not? Let’s discuss the positives first.

Positives/ Should

•    Bots Are Way More Efficient Than Humans

This is sort of given; robots will always be much more proficient than an average human teacher could ever be. On the one hand, we have a human teacher who when and if pays attention to specific students could be labelled biased.

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We can expect from robots that they could pay extra attention to those weak students who need it the most and no will bat an eye.

•    Better Analysis Than Humans

There is no argument against it if loaded by perfectly good working software; there is no match in analytics of robots.

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Where going with the idiom “to err, is to human”, humans are anticipated to make mistakes and when it is a matter of our children’s future, should we be taking chances?

Robots can make learning fun by analysing student response to various topics and styles and developing new techniques on the basis of results.

•    It Can Take The Extra Burden Off Teachers’ Shoulder

More often than not, teachers complain about being overburdened due to a large number of students in one class. That day can be predicted even today when robots will teach an entire class alone. However, what can be expected is, bots playing as wingmen of teachers in the classroom.

Whether it is a nature’s call or an emergency call or checking tests, AI robots would help the teacher out in any of the classroom chores. This extra help will provide teachers with a much-needed sigh of relief and tutors could be able to pay extra attention to students.

As per a study conducted by IEEE, many teachers were surprised by the how much helpful AI Robots can prove to be in the classrooms.

•    Robots Can Do Clerical Chores Quicker And Better

When a person adopts teaching, the person knows that s/he is expected to do the cleric errands of the organisation too. Robots can not only take over these nominal tasks but will do them with higher accuracy and quicker than an average human.

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It will cut the educator a slack and educator will be able to concentrate on the job, s/he was hired for, teaching!

•    Better Results 

When education will be based on pure numbers and analysis, the results will surely get better. The teacher will be able to plan ahead for each student, their strengths, weakness and their field of interest.

Negatives/ Shouldn’t 

•    No Job Will Be Safe

So, by being practical, for instance just assume, we have replaced all the teachers from elementary and other schools, what’s next? Whose job is safe then? Plus, what will happen to all those unemployed teachers?

As reported by International Labour Organization (ILO), in the year 2018, world unemployment rate is set to fall by 1% after seeing a rise in previous three years.

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Are we willing to let this growth slip once again, by replacing human teachers with AI robots?

•    In What World Robots Will Be Mentors?

Teachers’ job is not limited just to the teaching. A teacher’s job is also playing a mentor’s role in students’ life.

Teachers share an informal, sacred bond with their students, where they help their pupils in releasing psychological pressure, by talking to them, time to time. The emotional support providing by a teacher will ever not be replaced by a programmed machine.

How we will expect a robot to handle a child who is being bullied as well as the child who is bullying the child? The emotional comfort will be ripped off the students.

We have a whole blog written on the subject of bullying if you are interesting, read it here.

•    It Will Be Pushing Our Children Too Deep Into Virtual World

We are already surrounded by a black hole of virtual world which is sucking the real life out of our society, atom by atom.

If we will replace our teachers with the robots too, the future no doubt will be bright, it will only be virtual not a real one.

We have virtual societies, virtual money, virtual pets and now virtual lives; can we afford to have virtual children too?

•    One Malfunction And Results Will Be Devastating

It is now a fact that children’s mind are like sponge, they absorb very quickly. When we are replacing teachers with artificial intelligence loaded robots, we are exposing our children to machines, which can make major blunders, just because of one little bug in the system.

Any terrorist organization or anti-social group can hack these machines and can load as much nonsense in their minds as they can, should be play a hand that big?

•    Handling A Classroom

Yes, robots will be a huge success in teaching certain lessons, but how will they cope up when a five year old Susanne will start crying in middle of the class, because she thinks her hands are too small? How the robots will handle a physical fit between a Ronnie and a Ronald over a cupcake?

Scientists can program all they want but running a class is not everyone’s cup of tea. It is funny that even many humans are not able to handle the pressure of a classroom as per figures released by the Government of England, one third of teachers leave their jobs within five years of qualifying for it.

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Bottom Line

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Truth is, technology is bliss and can be used to increase the student safety in schools for now. However, replacing teachers with robots will not be in the picture for next fifty years.

Some people have always been supporting the school of thought which says “co-curricular activities are wastage of time,” since long. Even some of the teachers are of the same view too.

But recently, people are encouraging teachers too, to take part in co-curricular activities along with students.

The less fortunate students, who come from economically unstable families, prefer co-curricular activities, more to learn extra things at school.

The teachers by participating in such activities can help these students in learning something new without paying extra money.

Let’s discuss how co-curricular activities can help students in getting better grades?

Teaching The Public Relations  

Very often than not students of different grades work together in co-curricular activities, which improves their PR skills.

Public relations mean your ability to make connections. Students need PR (Public Relations) more than anyone.

Stronger bonds with seniors mean they can learn a thing or two from them, and with juniors, means they get a chance to teach.

Learning is a common point of both commitments, which will reflect on the grades of students.

The Smart Work

Some Co-curricular tasks teach kids, how to be organized, which is always a big help in studies. Working hard sometimes can take a while to show results, so work smart is the new slogan.

Co-curricular activities teach a child on how to work smart, how to manage time while studying. It also prepares the student, how to keep a balance between physical activities and education.

Teaching A Second Language 

Some schools provide extra language classes after the usual school timings. Now it is a known fact that learning a second language is total bliss.

It will not only open the doors of a whole new world of literature to the student, but it is also a plus in resume.

The employers like to have people in their companies who can offer something special and unique.

Helping In Admissions

Schools now are taking the co-curricular activities seriously than ever before. The admissions are now based 90 percent on academic performance 10 percent on the co-curricular activities.

So, the students who are excusing the extra activities from schools so that they can concentrate on academics must take note.

More time with the teacher

When a student signs up for a co-curricular, it means s/he gets to spend more time with the teacher.

It is also crucial for the teachers, it is an effective way of repairing a broken relationship with students.

More time with teacher means you can approach your teacher for any academic problem even after the school.

During the extra activities, students get chance to stronger the bond with their teachers too, which is always a bonus.

Epilogue

So, these are advantages students who choose co-curricular activities have over the others students.

One must not mix co-curricular activities with extracurricular activities. Co-curricular activities are activities related to the academics, where extracurricular activities are leaning on more of the fun side.

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Let the students be independent learners. Students are learning a lot of things what others are learning too; hence, these activities will give them a leading edge.

There is no doubt that handwriting style varies from student to student. But, when it comes to elementary-age students, handwriting can be a challenge for few students. Some kids do not care how they write as they just want to complete the assignment, while others exhibit some extraordinary handwriting.

So, you are a teacher and want to improve the handwriting of your students. Well, it is certainly not a cinch as it demands much patience but the quality of your students’ writing can undoubtedly be improved with practice. Here are some sure-fire ways that will help as well as encourage neat handwriting among students.

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Help in learning to develop proper pencil grip 

The main thing you must do is to make sure the student is grasping the pencil correctly. For that, you need to teach the students to hold the pencil firmly. It should be held with the index finger and thumb, with the middle finger supporting it. Ask students not to grasp the pencil tightly. Well, pencil grips that are available in the stationary shops can also be used to develop better grip.

Ask them to write with the right pace

As you would be dealing with the bunch of kids in your classroom or student care center and each student has their own speed. Teach students not to rush but to set a timeline and speed as some take a long time to complete their writing. Remember that slow students will soon lose interest in writing if you rush them. You would surely do not want this to happen. So, keep patient with everyone especially with those who prefer to write slowly.

Getting the proportions right

Students need to be taught that how capital letter differs from the small letters. No doubt, getting the proportions wrong is the root cause of bad handwriting. You can help them in adopting the correct formation of the letters. Ask your students to use a four-line notebook for practicing writing, and it will bring wonders to their handwriting.

Make writing fun

It is a bit difficult for kids to copy and paste the words. Try to make the practicing fun, and you can engage your students in some interesting writing activities or games such as word puzzles, connecting the dots, hangman, etc. and can give them an assignment that they can do peacefully as well as excitingly at home. This tactic will not only lend a hand in enhancing their handwriting but will also help you in making your students to love homework.

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Do not pressurize

Pressuring is one of the worst things teacher should never do in the class. Remember that patience is the ultimate key to success. It is also vital to remain calm while helping your students enhance their handwriting. Also, make sure to give your students enough breaks as insisting or rushing them will not bring real results.

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Give a sample writing assignment at the beginning of the class as they will be fresh in the morning and would enthusiastically write an assignment.

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Try to make it a competition and give a reward to the top three. This will give your students a boost and will inspire others to endeavor for writing good.

Knowing “How to Share” is an important skill to acquire in order to get along with others. However, it is difficult learning for a toddler.

The child must first be able to resist the temptation to seize objects that are not his. Babies and toddlers only know that they want something and want it right away. They consider that everything within their reach belongs to them. They must first be able to differentiate between what is theirs and what belongs to others. They feel threatened when other children touch their toys, especially those to whom they care a lot like their teddy bear or their doll.

Toddlers have special rules about property, like “I did not want it until it’s yours” or “it’s mine because I want it.” It is therefore not surprising that learning to share takes time. This is why parents should not expect a child to really understand the meaning of the word “share” before the age of 4.

Let’s proceed further to know about the right age to make them learn about this concept.’

Around Two Years Old

It is necessary to wait until the age of 2 for the children to understand that one toy belongs to them and that another is to another child. Nevertheless, they still have difficulty grasping the concept of temporary lending. Young children cannot always understand that their toy will be returned later. They find it easier to exchange a toy because they get something back.

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Around Three Years Old 

Three years olds are more comfortable to share, but it never lasts very long. They spend a good deal of their time playing with issues like “who’s going to have what,” “who’s going to do what” and “who’s going to be able to play.” All this is normal: it is their way of training from student care center to acquire the skills necessary to form friendships. They also want to understand the rules and know how things will go before acting. They like to play with other children and look for their presence even if the agreement is short-lived.

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Around Four Years Old 

The kids who are four years old are better able to exchange ideas and toys. They like to give and receive. Also, disputes are less frequent because children are getting better at language. It is, therefore, easier for them to express their emotions with words rather than with aggressive gestures (bite, throwing objects, etc.). It is the first sign of maturity.

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Around The Age Of 5

When they turn 5, children understand a little better the point of view of the other even if they still have a thought mainly centered on themselves. With the help of an adult, they can understand that if an object is valuable to them, it can be the same for another child. They are therefore more attentive to what the other person has to say, even if they still lack certain skills to resolve their conflicts with their peers by themselves.

Conclusion

It takes time for children to be ready to share and also want you to keep patience. So do not expect too early that the child is generous. Don’t punish them for not sharing something or doesn’t give their place. You don’t have to make them feel forced while learning; it should be fun doing.

It is very crucial to connect with the students in a positive manner. No doubt that a productive student-teacher relationship can make a class run smoothly. Also, students of all age groups want to be loved by their teachers. According to the researcher, some factors in education have a significant impact on the educational experience of the students.  Fortunately for teachers, there are numerous ways to show that they care about their students. Here are few tips that are very important as well as beneficial for the teachers.

Get to know them

It is extremely important if they come from the different cultural background. Studies have shown that cultural misunderstanding between the students and their teachers can have a big negative impact on the educational experience of the students. The thing you can do here is to ask your students to write down their six favorite things. This will give you the idea in which they have interest, and you will also be able to make the curriculum relevant to their lives.

Actively listen to them

Yes, listen. This is the foremost step that you should take. If a student approaches you then, stop your work and listen to him/her. Your current task is not that much important than your students as it is your job to guide them. If you will not listen to their queries in the classroom then, who will listen? Make sure to be a good listener and do not forget to make an eye contact.

Ask them for feedback

Another thing that can play a vital role is asking for your students’ feedback. You can pick any topic, and it does not mean you give them an academic topic. Choose any trendy topic and let them jot down their thoughts. This tactic works best when it comes to boosting the self-confidence of the students. Considering their feedback make them feel that you are valuing them and their thoughts.

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Be fair

Have you ever worked with someone who does not stay on their words? Isn’t it frustrating? Your students will not like you if you change the rules whenever it suits you. Yes, you are a teacher, and you are allowed to change your mind. But, if you promised something to your students and due to some circumstances you are unable to fulfill it, then do not be afraid to say sorry. This will let your students know that you respect them.

Try out these simple yet effective strategies when interacting with your students. The smallest alteration can bring a considerable change in yours as well as your students’ relationship. Care and respect are what the students want. They don’t demand anything else then why not give them love, care, and respect along with guiding them in their educational courses. You will be astonished to see how easily it will transform the aura of the classroom. The top educational institutions such as Pasir Rris student care center pay attention to such vital aspects that help in boosting the development of students. Give respect and earn respect!

Sports have been an important part of school scenes for decades. Games and outdoor activities not only improve physical health but also impacts students’ emotional well-being. After all, great achievements come only to those who have sound body and mind.

Modern day’s sports encompass a myriad variety of athletics, martial arts, and exercises for students of all ages and genders. Though many students favor school athletics for their love and passion for sports, there are other significant and irresistible benefits of these extracurricular activities in academics. Here, we have lined up some great benefits of school sports for children’s overall growth.

Develops A Spirit For Community Representation

Undoubtedly, club sports are the excellent pastime for students as well as for college recruiters. But playing for your school team makes a huge difference. With continuous practice in the school environment, students gain the caliber to represent their school tram, which lends them the leadership benefit as they present their community in the court.

Participating athletes enjoy and learn a lot from team rivalries and celebrate the victory on behalf of their school. This unmatched feeling of presenting their school team may result into college athletics if students succeed in advancing in their sport as well.

Contributes Towards Improved Fitness

No one can underestimate the fitness level of school students who actively take part in sports. Many reports and surveys have proved that when students are given opportunities to participate in sports during school, their weight and body mass progresses to a better level. Also, many students have frequently reported that they prefer spending time on sports rather than wasting time on watching television and playing video games. It also makes students interested in their homework.

Studies also show that student athletes avoid unhealthy and risky activities, which is another biggest positive point of school sports. On the other hand, pupils who don’t get involved in games, sports, and extracurricular activities are reported to be involved in negative behavior. Just 4-5 hours a week in sports can dramatically improve students’ involvement in good behavior.

Assists in Improving Academic Performance

Many studies also prove that students who keep themselves involved in sports perform better in academics than those who don’t prefer sports. Also, they miss less school than non-athlete students.

Sports is the area that offers equal opportunity to students at the school level, and this is why academic benefits extend to all areas of student population including those who might be traditionally underserved.

Train Them For Teamwork and Cooperation 

Sports give a common goal to all members of a team. In this way, it teaches students how their success depends on the performance of the individual team member. Student athletes learn to find their own appropriate place within the group, whether it is a leader of the group or just playing a supporting role.

Helps Learn Life’s Important Lessons

Student athletes grow beyond their classroom and gain three benefits –persistence, practice and to keep patience. Each team member gets lessons of practicing hard! They learn that practice is required to be an expert. They learn the value of hard work for performing better in the field.

They also realize that by giving off the feeling of losing, they come closer to victory. These important lessons benefit school students long after their education, helping them succeed in career and life. Pasir Ris student care program also encourages sports as an important part of education so that students understand their full potential.

Motivation From Positive Mentors 

Be it a coach on the sideline, team leader or a member of the group, school athletics are loaded with positive mentors. They learn to work with a myriad of authoritative bodies that teach them crucial lessons about hard work, excellent sportsmanship, and respect for others. When they gain experience with mentors at an early stage in life, it helps to shape them in multiple positive ways for their entire life.

Develops Leadership Skills 

Students gain a ranking in their sports team, which teaches them valuable leadership skills useful for their life. In every case, senior players must be encouraging younger team members and hold them liable for the same. They are expected to set an ideal example for the younger members and advise and guide them on and off the field and court.

Builds Time Management Expertise

It’s true that sport is a huge field that demands lots of efforts, concentration and time from people. So when you are playing as a school student, gaming teaches you to manage your school education and passion for games without hurting your learning. It is imperative for athletes to learn time management skills so that sports don’t hurt other important aspects of their life.

Brings Self-Esteem

Children start developing an image of themselves at very early stage in their life. It is the time when they develop positive thinking about themselves and gain a sense of self-worth. The way in which they see themselves is called self-esteem.

If a child takes part in sports and success many times, they will start seeing themselves as winners rather than losers. They will grow with confidence and better ability to deal with stress and challenges on their way. Thus playing outdoor sports boosts their confidence level because of improved recognition among peers, a positive image of themselves, and growth opportunities for success.

Contributes in Social Relationships

A student who actively takes part in outdoor games develops a bond with other team members. Their rewarding relationships contribute to mental, emotional and physical health throughout the school years and even after that. Each member of the team shares a common passion and spends hours as well as days together practicing to success. All this results in building a tight and memorable bond that lasts for longer. It’s an important way to deal with unmotivated students.

To sum up, we can say that sports are extremely important to develop children into a better human being and career leader. Athletes during school time develop unmatched leadership skills, creative ways to improve, gain strong focus and concentration ability, ability to handle stress, team work and taking accountability for individual performance.

Sports education teaches them to accept the defeat with a smile and be passionate about success in life. These skills go with them far beyond the school using which they reap the benefits for rest of their life.

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Unlike adults, young adolescents are still in a stage where their personality and core values are being formed. These kids are still discovering the things that motivate them, what makes them strong, and what weakens them at the same time. These strengths and weaknesses are usually determined and formed within the four walls of a school. As such, educators should be careful in handling young adolescents and be more invested in their development. Here are some key development areas that need to be guided and improved.

Social Interaction

As a child turns into a young adolescent, he or she gets to talk and be with other people. These people may be of the same age, or adults that are constantly monitoring him or her. Now, a young adolescent is not yet familiarized with how adults should talk and act. It is the role of an educator to ensure a young adolescent’s social interaction skills grows better each day. As they say, no man is an island and these young people must learn how to be with others in a proper manner.

Artistic Expression

Every child needs a way to express him or herself. In our world today, expressing our thoughts can just result to trouble if we do it the wrong way. Fortunately, young adolescents can turn to the arts when it comes to their expression of thoughts. There are several artistic fields young adolescents can turn to, such as painting, acting, photography, and music, among others. Educators must determine at an early age a child’s artistic strengths and preferences in order to hone their talent. This is important to develop one’s self-expression and confidence during a formative stage in life.

Physical Development

Along with the mind, an adolescent should also invest time in developing his or her physical condition. These days, there are a lot of diseases ravaging the world and one of the best ways to combat them is to develop a healthy body early in life. Physical improvement also increases a body’s resistance against fatigue and stress. As a result, productivity in all key aspects is also improved. This area of development must be honed through the help of sports and healthy competition.

Community

A child should always know that being a part of the whole is more important that it seems. Therefore, young adolescents should strive to grow as a member of a community by helping out in any way possible. This will instill a sense of purpose in a child, one that will teach him or her a lot of valuable lessons in leadership and humility.

Academics

Last, but not the least, is the area of academics. There is a wide array of studies in society and mastering basic academic subjects paves the way toward personal and professional success. The pursuit of academic studies also sharpens a child’s mind and helps develop useful research and problem-solving skills that are needed for adulthood. As such, parents should entrust the academic development of their children to professional, compassionate, and motivational educators should devote an ample amount of time in guiding these young adolescents in their academic subjects.