Keeping Children Motivated

Preliminary enthusiasm in after school activities tends to wane after the
first excitement is over. This is but natural. The trick is to keep up the
hard work even after this. How do you keep your kid motivated? This is
of particular importance when the kid goes in for educational after
school programs.

Make the career-academics connection early on:
Let your kid understand how important studies are. Let him know that
an excellent career is wholly dependent on wholesome learning. To create
his interest in studies, plan relatives activities that are connected with
his studies. Emphasize the real-world connection to academics whenever
feasible.

Set goals:
Let your kid know, through example, that hard work will be rewarded. If
your kid believes that achievement is a natural by-product of work, they
is more likely to put in hard work. Such children are also less likely to
drop out of programs & college at a later stage.

Reward success:
When a kid achieves something, it is necessary to praise his hard work.
Positive reinforcements enhance confidence & increase self-esteem.
Conversely, watch out for criticism. It can ruin the frail ego of children &
play havoc with their minds.