How can I get my child to study on their own?

Every morning when I wake up, my eldest daughter comes up to me with the energy of an excited puppy, saying, "Daddy, Mommy, little sister!! Guess what!! Guess what!!"

My younger daughter, still sleepy, mimics a cat and hisses at her older sister to ward her off.

The difference in energy levels between my eldest daughter, who has been studying since just after 5 a.m., and the rest of the family is just too much...

As for how my eldest daughter came to study on her own, it's because

I removed the tedious parts of studying.

Even adults don't want to do tedious things if they can help it, right?

So, this time, I'm going to talk about how if you remove the tedious parts of studying, your child might start studying on their own.

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The difference between when a child studies on their own and when they don't

This should apply not just to studying, but to various other actions as well.

• If it's interesting, they'll do it even if it's tedious.

• If it's not tedious, they'll do it even if it's not interesting.

What children don't do is things that are "tedious" and "not interesting".

If you can keep them out of this zone, your child will study on their own.

It's difficult to make studying interesting

Ideally, it would be great if children found studying interesting and did it voluntarily.

However, what each person finds interesting varies, making it difficult to replicate.

Also, while you can make them feel the benefits through rewards, you cannot make them feel that it is interesting.

On the other hand, the "tediousness" of studying can be controlled

If you know what elements make studying feel tedious, it is possible to remove or reduce them.

Factors that make studying a chore and how to address them

• Not knowing what to do ⇒ [Clarify what needs to be done]

• Having other things they want to do ⇒ [Set priorities]

• It takes too much time ⇒ [Adjust the amount to a level where they can maintain focus]

• Preparation is a hassle ⇒ [Create a situation where they only need to study (e.g., have worksheets ready)]

• Cannot do it/don't understand ⇒ [Provide materials that match their level]

Concrete actions to eliminate the hassle of studying

Here are some of the things we do in our home to "eliminate the hassle of studying."

Use a schedule board to 'visualize what needs to be done'

Also, by keeping everything needed for that day's study in one box, you can save the trouble of looking for materials.

Use a book stand or book clip to keep books from closing

Holding a book open with your hand is a hassle.

It is essential, especially when using thick books.

Use tablet apps to avoid writing as much as possible

The act of writing takes time.

Try to avoid writing for things that can be learned without it.

Practicing English or mental arithmetic is faster using apps.

Provide stationery that is easy for children to use

Using tools that don't fit can cause stress.

It is better to provide things that suit your child as much as possible.

How can I get my child to study on their own?: Summary

Thank you for reading this far.

To summarize this article:

This is just one person's example, so it may not be entirely reliable, but I believe that whether it's for adults or children, it's best to eliminate the "troublesome" parts of studying as much as possible.

Thank you for reading until the end.

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