A clinical psychologist has called on parents to acknowledge their children’s effort and show empathy, especially if their matric results fall short of the expectations.
A clinical psychology has called on parents to remind their children that their value is not determined by academic performance alone, ahead of the release of results for the Matric Class of 2024.As the pressure mounts for the Matric Class of 2024 awaiting their results, a clinical psychologist has called on parents to acknowledge their children’s effort and show empathy, especially if their results fall short of the expectations.
“Reactions should be grounded in love and encouragement, avoiding blame or criticism, as this could harm the child’s self-esteem,” she added., by reflecting on their own expectations and whether they stem from the child’s abilities or the parent’s desires. Tuluma urged parents to remain calm, compassionate, and mindful of their own reactions and avoid projecting disappointment into their children.
Offering encouragement, such as reminding the child of their strengths and past achievements, can also help, she added. She said parents should explore other options together to help the child identify areas for improvement and create a plan to move forward.
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