Being a vigilant parent is no longer an option today – it has become an absolute necessity. Today every child is exposed to far too many things at a relatively young age. The precociousness tends to develop at a much earlier stage. The matter is complicated further to the influences of the children at home (for which parents are mostly responsible), peer pressure, the groupism that is prevalent in most schools, the class disparities, you tube, Face Book, Video games etc. Continue reading “Selecting a tutor – does gender matter?” »

Selecting a tutor for your child is a composite of several factors as we have discussed this before in these columns. One of the fundamental questions that any parent would like to think is – Am I getting value for money? At the end of the day, if the performance of the child shows a marked improvement then you know that you have selected the right tutor. But in case, if the performance does not show improvement over several months, then you know that it is a situation that is difficult to accept and calls for remedial measures. Besides wastage of your financial resources, you also have the additional task of scouting for a new teacher. Rather than reinventing the wheel, it would be better if you, as a parent, did a proper homework to avoid being placed in a precarious situation later on. Continue reading “Selecting a tutor – How important is the Qualification?” »