17/08/2026
There was a time when my child didn’t do well in school, and my first reaction was to scream, scold, or pun*sh her.
I thought I was helping her do better.
But with time, I learned something important: pun*shment is not always the answer.
Children learn differently and at different paces.
Some children grasp things quickly from the beginning, while others begin to shine when their confidence grows, their minds mature, or they finally find the learning approach that works for them.
I also discovered this when I was a teacher.
I saw children who started out exceptionally well, while others took more time before they began to catch up and excel.
That experience changed the way I see my own children.
Now, instead of focusing only on the result, I try to notice the effort.
Did she try?
Did she improve, even a little?
Did she ask questions?
Did she refuse to give up?
Applaud the little progress.
Encourage the effort.
Be patient with the process.
A child who is struggling today is not necessarily a child who will struggle forever.
Sometimes, what a child needs is not more pressure, but more understanding, patience, encouragement, and someone who believes in them while they find their pace.
Every child has their own timeline. Our job is to guide them, not rush them.
