Last year, kids and parents endured a crazy learning schedule with remote, hybrid or half days. Thanks to the pandemic, tutors have become the norm in academia.
When your child is struggling, you want to take action quickly. Early intervention with tutoring is key to getting them on track to where they need to be — and fast. The sooner you take charge of academic problems, the sooner you can help your child overcome any setbacks.
Yes, poor grades are a good indicator that your son or daughter may need a tutor. Still, be on the lookout for some of the less obvious signs. Here are some signals it may be time to hire a tutor for your child.
Difficulty Getting Motivated
Ask yourself if your child is unexcited or unmotivated about anything school related. Are they procrastinating doing homework? This could mean they are struggling and are embarrassed. Instead of asking for help, kids often avoid homework. Nikki Warris, owner of Elite Tutoring Specialists in Boca Raton chimes in, “Their assignments are a reminder of how incompetent they feel because they don’t understand the material.”
Homework Is Sloppy And Disorganized
Is your child disorganized academically or in other aspects of life? Is homework messy or unfinished? Did your child once care about doing quality work but no longer does? These are fundamental questions for parents to ask themselves. Kids may be rushing through the material because they don’t understand it, or responses may be vague or even completely unrelated to the questions. “You’ll see answers that are written poorly and without effort,” Warris notes.
A Change In Personality
Think about your child’s demeanor. Has it changed dramatically? Are they angrier than they used to be? Do they seem unhappy after school or with their friends? They may be feeling like a failure. “As a child, there can only be so many areas they fail,” Warris says. “The most common area is school.”
Not Interested In Learning
Take note if your child is apathetic about school and anything associated with it. Were they once interested in learning and now they’re not? Does that apathy also play out in their social life and extracurricular activities? “Find a tutor that can help your child learn in a fun way, so they aren’t bored,” she says. “They’ll eventually see the value in learning as they progress, and it will no longer be a hurdle for them.”