The modern world is very competitive. There is an increasing pressure on all to perform to their best. Today there are reports that the children are often pressurized by the parents and teachers to work harder and better than ever before. This creates an emotional and mental pressure which is not at all desirable. The problem is more acute with the teenagers since they are passing through the transitionary phase of their life. Hence it is important for both parents and teachers to motivate these teenagers to study on a regular basis so that they develop an interest in it.
It is always better that the children get some internal insight into study rather than the external pressure by parents and teachers which may be counterproductive. There are few simple things that can be done for it. The teenagers should be taught the importance of the time management and made to understand through examples how it is not possible to get the time spent already. They should be advised to make calendars of their activities and ensure that they adhere to it .This would also ensure that there is no backlog and no tension of pending work. The teenagers should always be given a conducive environment to study. There should be minimum distraction at the time of studies. The parents should ensure that the guests, television do not disturb the students and they are able to concentrate. The teenagers should be provided with a proper study table and sufficient space to keep their study materials also.
Motivating the teenagers to study is a time bound and long term process. The parents should avoid any pressure and let the child develop his own interests .He should be free to pursue the subjects in which he has interests. The parents and teachers should give him an opportunity to learn from the mistakes and to internalize some truths about life. He would be more responsible and would value things more seriously thereafter. Any good work should be praised and they should be constantly reminded that they have high potentials. This is essential to prevent any lack of confidence and the sense of depression among them.
The teenagers are the citizens of tomorrow. The parents should try and motivate them in true spirit and be a friend and a guide with them. This would ensure that they grow into responsible and proud citizens of the country.
