In terms of repetition, whether the part of teachers, parents or teachers, there is no consensus (apart from exceptional situations such as prolonged illness or the recent arrival of a child do not speak the language ).
No consensus
Some are rather, it shows the other opposed. Some believe that the more repetition is early, the better the future of school children. For others, must be a repeat of last resort, or a way to help immature children (especially in smaller classes), while some ask how we come to help with putting younger people. For example, there are schools, country, where one repeats, others where we do not redouble ...
It is always a difficult choice ...
One thing is certain, the choice is never simple. Those who are opposed fear that repetition begins lasting self-esteem of the young student, his love of learning and confidence in him. On the contrary, those who are, believe it will allow the child to 'blow' (especially if it is failing for several years), to find a rhythm of learning compatible with his own, to regain confidence in him, from 'mature' ... In any case, nothing is won in advance and it remains to do everything possible to help him live the best possible situation to succeed not only their education but it is also a student happy ... To achieve this goal, each has its share of responsibility, the child, but also her parents and school environment.
Help the child to live and succeed in new school year
Parents and children need to talk all the repetition. Everyone should express their doubts and hopes to team up together for this new year.
- Choosing his words:repetition is often presented as a threat, a punishment, a punishment. Opt for the terminology used in some schools where it does not say that the child 'doubles', but' extends the learning experience in the cycle. In one case, the term lock in failure, in the other, he presents this as another chance given to the student.
- Dramatize:repetition does not injure the child. Often, parents are also deeply disappointed not to see their child succeed like his peers. So above all, do not weigh on him, your own feelings! Instead, your child needs your support and your confidence.
- Helping to grow:
- Highlight its strengths:
- Think (with the help of teachers) to more adapted pedagogy:most often it is applied to the child who repeats' to get down to work. But the problem is often not there. Its difficulty is to know 'how to do his work' and for that adult assistance is required. It is necessary to consider with children and teachers to a new strategy to enable it to succeed in their learning and 'fill delays. For if the methods are not appropriate, the child may face similar difficulties. For teachers, all students can achieve the desired result, provided that the pace and the learning strategy of each.
it is not because your child repeats, it can not advance in life, to more autonomy and responsibility. In fact, do not hesitate to entrust more responsibilities and to enhance this empowerment. This will also help to gain more maturity.
