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Asked by Anonymous - Jul 16, 2024Hindi
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Sir, My son is in 11th Science PCM Gujarat state board. He's very interested in cracking JEE so he has joined for coaching classes too. His school timings and coaching has now become too hectic. He leaves home for school at 7 am and returns home after coaching at 8 pm. After that the time for learning is too less. He gets study time only from 9 to 12 at night, and somedays he stretches upyo 1 am. He wakes up around 6 am to get ready for school. We're worried about him as he's not getting enough sleep. Can you please suggest a better solution for him?

Ans: Dear Anonymous,
I would be worried too...
Too little sleep does not refresh the body or the mind. The sharp mind depends on how well-rested it is!

Competitive exams preparation demand so much out of students. If I am right, many institutions in cities have Integrated syllabus wherein the child has some breathing space and leeway. I am not sure of this...So, educationists may guide you further on this...

But on the front of well-being, I can only tell you one thing...he needs good food, good sleep, good amount of exercise and good rest to be able to function well. It could just be a case where you need to rework his schedules in order to ensure that he is fit to actually be able to study and study hard. Health first!

All the best!
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Firstly, let me applaud your determination and dedication towards your studies. Balancing preparations for multiple competitive exams alongside your board examinations is indeed a Herculean task, but fret not, as I'm here to assist you in navigating through this challenging yet exciting journey.

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