When facing interviews for primary school entrance, children sometimes have big mood swings. Sometimes they even act stubborn and refuse to go to the interview, which leads to the problem of children resisting the interview. I believe that when such a situation suddenly occurs, parents sometimes don’t know how to deal with it.
Parents need to clarify the definition of an interview and avoid lying to their children by saying that it is a "trip". Parents can redefine "interview" with their children and explain to them that "interview" is not the same as "examination or test", but allows children to get to know each other with the teachers in the school. Tell the children that the school wants to get to know them, and the children can also see if they like the school.
Parents should face the interview calmly. As parents, they should pay more attention to their own emotions and not be too nervous. Sometimes parents are too nervous, for example, practicing frequently, constantly reminding their children to speak loudly before the interview, scolding their children loudly after the interview, etc. These practices can easily cause children to have negative emotions about the interview.
Parents should encourage their children at the right time. Parents should follow their children's pace in life, help them build their own sense of ability, do not overreact, accept their children's feelings, and appreciate and encourage them at the right time. Children's progress is sometimes faster than parents imagine.
Parents are advised to take their children for a walk around the school before the interview so that they can get familiar with the school environment in advance. Parents should also tell their children about the interview process of each school so that they can feel more realistic and reduce the resistance caused by unfamiliarity.
I believe that giving your children more guidance and understanding of their needs, as well as spending more time with them in life, can enhance their sense of security. Try to encourage them instead of scolding them, and reduce their resistance to interviews. Come on!
By Miss Wu (OC)
