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Career Counsellor - Answered on Sep 05, 2024

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Asked by Anonymous - Aug 28, 2024Hindi

Hello Sir, My son is studying in Grade 7 with a CBSE course. He is extremely out of math and does not have any interest in that subject. He feels suffocated as soon math is there. We don't want to burden him with that , only somehow to go with Math till it's mandatory. He has an interest in animals , zoology ,and nature. Pretty much enjoy national geography contents. Just wanted to get correct guidance on his future classes , subject / stream to choose. Let him go and excel at what he enjoys. Thank you in advance.

Ans: I was drawn in by your words, "Let him go and excel at what he enjoys." Giving their kids opportunities to pursue their interests is how most parents should value their kids. Please respect his passion for nature, animals, and zoology. And science without math, which can be PCB, would be the best track for him in his twelfth year. Assure him that you would make an effort to satisfy his interests in science courses for his eleventh, twelfth, and higher education, but also persuade him not to be afraid of math as it is required up to the tenth grade. Ask him nicely to progressively raise his score. You can schedule a math tutor to come to your house, and the tutor ought to be able to persuade your kid of the value of learning math. Please be aware that his interests may change after two to three years because he is just twelve years old and his brain is still in the "development stage." All the BEST for Your Bright Future.

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Asked on - Sep 09, 2024 | Answered on Sep 24, 2024

Hello Sir, Thank you for your kind reply. He already given him Math tutor ( did not get any home tutor , but face to face tution at teacher's house) . But We find him very difficult to make him study. He is hardly having any concern on regular study. Just wanted to check how is the prospect NIOS vs mainstream. As NIOS is having less pressure and all , may be suitable for him. Considering not every student is not same , we sometimes feel he is overburdened with the study pressure and shows very nominal interest in study. So thought of NIOS could help as less pressure compared to mainstream. But really worry about his future. Kindly suggest.

Ans: Now, he is only in 7th Standard. By the time, he reaches 10th & 12th, there might be changes in his aptitude & interest. If you feel, he is not able to cope with Mainstream, you can make him join NIOS to reduce burden. Even NIOS students are eligible to apply for UG programs. You have not mentioned what the other reasons are for his lack of interest in studies? Health? Addiction to electronic gadgets? Psychological? Or you both are working parents and have no time to spend time with him? Lack of communication by parents with children might also be one of the reasons.