My son is 12 year old , studing in 8th class. I am single parent father. he is not constrait on his study and see mobile . I am so much worried. kindly suggest solution.

Ans: When you want him to Stop using mobile or screen,try to first give him equally reinforcing activities or situations where he is more engaged productively. It should not be necessarily academic related things initially. He can take care of daily household chores or some responsibilities which are helping him to be engaged. Appreciate his efforts incase you see him doing that. Some time we need to change our ways of dealing with situation to get them do what you want. You can take him with you for buying things like grocery , in short you can involve him in daily activities ,games etc.
Increase his focus on activities etc and then gradually set his academic goals clear.

Ans: Most of the time when they have screen addiction,it's difficult for them to develop intrest in the alternative skills or studies. This can be due to less attention skills due to screen time. See what is he interested in apart from the screen addiction, help him develop hobbies which are of his interest and it can be sports too. This will help him to focus better on his studies too.

Ans: Pravin Sir,

Addition to electronic gadgets is one of the problems, some parents face nowadays.

First of all, approach a good Professional / Qualified Student Counsellor along with your son in your locality. Make sure, the Counsellor has Psychology Background also. There might be some changes. If needed, you can approach a Psychologist, having specialised knowledge in Counselling the children of your son's age.

Follow-up counselling sessions with the counsellors are also important until he changes his attitude.

If possible, visit his college and request for couselling your son. Almost all colleges have counsellors who can help.

Some other tips:

1) Tell him, he also can become YouTuber. But ask him what plans he has to become a YouTuber?
2) Switching off WiFi & being authoritarian will not work.
3) Communicate or interact with him politely whenever possible.
4) Tell him he can use his mobile but, at the same time should focus on his studies as well.
5) Make sure, atmosophere at home is good. Such as, parents also should avoid spending too much time on Electronic Gadgets. Most of the children imitate only their parents.
6) If possible, tell him to participate in physical activities as well.

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Ans: Hello dear
Your son is in just 8th grade! It’s natural to worry about your child’s future, but at this stage, the focus should be on helping him explore his interests, build curiosity, and develop strong fundamentals, especially in math, science, and communication. Instead of deciding now between engineering, medicine, or other careers, encourage him to try different activities like coding, science clubs, creative writing, or robotics to discover what excites him. Talk regularly about different professions, expose him to role models, and support both academic and non-academic growth. As he moves to higher grades, his strengths and interests will become clearer, making it easier to guide him toward a well-suited career path. Just ensure that he stays consistent in his studies, attends school or tuitions regularly, and appears for all tests. Don't compare him with others. Always encourage him. Stay relaxed.

Good luck.
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