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Is there such a thing as too much studying? One of the things I worried about when I was pregnant with my first kid, was whether I can exert enough influence over their study habits to ensure they have a good future. I have seen many people throw away their future by letting their grades slip in school and I would not want that for my child.
I am now blessed with two boys and am so thankful that they display so much potential. They do well in school and although there are times they make it extremely difficult for me to get them to sit down and finish their homework, they have both managed to finish at the top of their class.
Now you would think I have nothing to worry about as I have it good. Nah. I do worry, constantly. You see I have two very different and unique boys. The eldest is very smart. He learns fast and works fast. However, he prefers to play rather than study his lessons. As for my youngest son, my 3-year old son, he prefers to study. He prefers to study rather than play. That’s a good thing. But he also prefers to study rather than sleep and even eat! And that is where I draw the line. I hope to have a smart kid but I would also like him to be well rounded and.. well normal. Children should be able to play and eat and dance around and make mistakes. I don’t want them to grow up and realize they missed a big chunk of their childhood just because I made them study “hard”.
So what do you think? Is there such a thing as too much studying?
Retrospectively, all I can say is, the nerds from my high school ended up being the “better catches” later in life.
Balance is vital in life, balance is essential to true success. Without it, true happiness is not achievable.
Your son is young; let him grow freely with your constant guidance. Introduce him gradually and timely to different aspects of life – relationships, school, sports, music, adventure, outreach, and books.
Everything is relative or can be. If he loves to study or read and you want him to be physically active, let him read about different sports or play and encourage him to try them. Learning can be easily achieved when all types of learning are applied – audio, visual and kinesthetic. Influence can be easily achieved when demonstrated (by parents, siblings and persons of authority).
Study or read together and play together. Try to find and achieve fun in everything you do as an individual and as a family. Good luck!
GloriaMC – I agree 100%!