Never ask these 5 questions to students who have returned from board exams, it will have a negative impact on mental health.

Exam Stress In Students: Board examinations have started in many states of the country and students of class 10th-12th are giving the papers with full hard work and dedication. Board exams are very challenging for students. As long as the examinations continue, fear, worry and anxiety remain in the minds of the students. Meanwhile, it has often been seen that whenever students return home after giving papers, Indian parents start asking them such questions, due to which students become victims of anxiety, irritability and stress. In such a situation, if your child is also appearing for the board exam, then never ask him these five questions after coming home.

Should children be asked about marks?

As soon as the paper is over, asking children about their marks or asking questions like ‘Will you pass?’ can put them under a lot of stress. Due to this, the child starts getting nervous thinking about the shortcomings of his previous paper and is unable to concentrate on preparing for the next paper. Instead just ask them how was the paper and encourage them to prepare for the next exam.

Don’t ask about mistakes

Under exam pressure, children often make small mistakes. Asking about mistakes as soon as they come home puts the child under stress. If he realizes his mistake, instead of scolding him, explain that what happened cannot be changed, but he can be more careful in the next paper.

Do not force children to achieve good percentage

• Parents often start setting percentage targets after every paper.
• Repeated pressure of good marks or good percentage makes children mentally tired.
• Tell the child to stop worrying about the results and trust only his hard work and honesty.

Should you compare your child with others?

• The biggest mistake is to compare your child with the children of neighbors or relatives at the time of board exams.
• Every child has his own potential. Due to comparison, instead of doing better, he may perform worse due to stress.

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Do not put pressure on students due to concerns of relatives

Many times parents pass on the fear of their honor to their children. Like what will the relatives say or don’t get our nose cut. By saying this, they put fear and anxiety in the child’s mind. Due to this, he starts thinking about people’s things more than studies. Assure him that his hard work and mental peace are more important to you than the society.