Why can’t kids concentrate?
Feb 16, 2007
Did you know that studies show that in a single classroom more than 70% of children will have difficulties with focusing and paying attention? Seven out of ten; that’s an awfully high number.
Do all these kids truly have ADD or is there something else going on?
Consider our modern lifestyle and the role it plays in the lifestyle of today’s kids. Kids live in a world that moves at a faster pace than ever. They are exposed to more media images, faster sound bites, and can use multiple media outlets simultaneously. They can text message, type, use video controllers, cell phones, iPods, MP3 players, and Blackberries. They learn faster, adapt better, and multiprocess at a rate that no other generation before has ever been able to, or ever had to do.
Not sure about this? Watch some shows that are popular with kids—MTV for instance. Play a few video games. Use chat programs.
In a fast-paced world
The world of today’s kids is fast-paced and ever-changing. It jumps around from image to image, sound to sound, never lingering long in one place or on a single idea image or thought. There is no break in the stream of sound, images, or conversation. There is no breathing room.
On average, the typical TV program changes cuts (the time that the camera stays on the same focus or viewpoint) every 3-4 seconds. Video games, music videos, cartoons and even movies all move at this break-neck speed. These short sound bites do little to help develop a child’s attention span.
So these same kids who live a fast-moving, multiprocessing life are, on a daily basis, put in a classroom where they are expected to sit still and focus on a single thought, person, or image for a long stretch of time. That’s a major downshift for the child.
Is it any wonder that 70% of them are having difficulty staying on task, focusing, and paying attention? When are we actually taking the time to teach children how to pay attention? Just like reading, spelling, and writing, paying attention is a skill that children need to learn, practice and perfect.
Is the education system not doing enough to keep up with how quickly kids live their lives? Are we asking too much of today’s kids to sit still and singularly focus? Or is there really an epidemic of kids with symptoms like ADD/ADHD?
There are no real answers—only a good starting point. Let's begin by asking some important questions about children’s attention spans, the media environment, and the state of the education.
We welcome your feedback!
Comments(56)
Find this article online at: www.oxfordlearning.com/letstalk/2007/feb/16/why-cant-kids-concentrate/
Carolyn Fougere - Feb 18, 2007
Do you send by mail, copies of Will you please pay attention? What is the cost of this publication?
Joe - Oxford Learning - Feb 19, 2007
Carolyn, in the past we would mail out copies of this book. We can email you a PDF copy. Please contact us at: letstalk at oxfordlearning dot com and we'll email you a copy.
[Update - Will you Please Pay Attention is now available online]
http://www.oxfordlearning.com/add/
Thank you,
Joe Radman
Oxford Learning Head Office
Jayne Coady - Feb 20, 2007
Mother of Grade 3,Eight Year Old Son, teacher feels he should be assessed. I do not feel that this is necessary, really. He is bored in
class! The teacher does not keep his attention. Maybe metacognitive awareness is the area needed to be probed, but of course, the first fingers are pointed at the child, that he requires medical attention for ADD/ADHD! Your comments please!
Emma - Oxford Learning Educator - Feb 21, 2007
Hi Jayne,
Thanks for your comments. You should contact your local Oxford Learning and arrange for them to do a diagnostic assessment on your son. Our assessment will not only measure how your son learns, but will also measure his academic skills (appropriate to his grade level, of course). This will give you all the information needed to make an educated decision. We offer many different programs to help develop metacognitive awareness...it's our specialty!
Unfortunately, most people don't realize that "paying attention" and "concentration" are skills that need to be taught just like reading and writing. Diagnosing a child with ADD/ADHD is something that ONLY a medical professional can do. I would also suggest that after having Oxford Learning perform an assessment speak with your family doctor.
We have two great publications called "Will you please pay attention" and "Learning to Listen". I would love to send you a copy of both. Please send your address to letstalk@oxfordlearning.com. I hope you find thes comments valuable.
Have a great day!
John - Feb 21, 2007
Thank you so much for this information. I don't get such detail from any other source. Your detail has helped me understand my own child. I've got to many other sources, but nothing comes close to what I've learned from you.
Emma - Oxford Learning Educator - Feb 22, 2007
It's my pleasure!
I'm glad that we can help. That's what we're here for!
Have a great day!
Emma
Roxana - Feb 22, 2007
My son just turned 5 last week and i talked with his teacher and she told me he start slow down on his reading , he was going in a really fast pace , he was a early reader( 3 1/2 years only ). Do you think that your little readers will help him or I should wait for him to catch up again at his own pace?
Angel - Feb 23, 2007
sorry i for got the appiontment
Emma - Oxford Learning Educator - Feb 23, 2007
Hi Roxana,
Yes, our Little Reader program will definitely help your son. Our program develops the skills needed to learn and excel — including reading, writing, math and fun activities. The program has many advantages which include small class sizes and working at every student's pace. Your son, given his successful start to reading will be more than ready for school success. If you'd like to send me your location information: letstalk@oxfordlearning.com I can direct you to your local Oxford Learning!
Have a great day!
Emma
Peter - Feb 25, 2007
Quality time with your child is something which we are doing less and less, and this is driving our children to television and computer games which are in the three second flashes as you said in the article.
I have read somewhere that mom reading to children is of no use. It just becomes a bedtime routine like brushing teeth, and does not necessarily make the child a reader.
What is your view on that?
angel - Feb 26, 2007
Do you offer at home tutoring?
Emma - Oxford Learning Educator - Feb 26, 2007
Hello Peter,
Thank you for you comments. Any exposure children get to reading is of great use. Children that grow up in an environment where their parents are "readers" tend to do the same.
Reading is more than just a skill performed with the eyes; it is how a child learns to relate to his or her world. Research also confirms that preschoolers who learn to read early perform better throughout their school years.
I don't think any time spent reading to a child is of no use. However, only reading to your child at bedtime will not necessarily make them a reader.
Give them the books and magazines and tell them they have a choice between going right to sleep and reading for one hour. Virtually every child will choose the extra hour. If you have chosen the reading material carefully, you will be amazed at the new interest they develop in the printed word.
Then discuss what you have read with them (or for older children what they have read). This will help to develop their comprehension and will also increase your quality time together.
Thanks for your comments!
Emma Cecchin
Mimma - Mar 6, 2007
My son, a late December baby, is 6 years old and in grade 1. He is having trouble grasping the concept of subtraction. He seems to like math but he just can't remember how to subtract. I have tried flash cards and practise sheets at home (which he does fine with) but when he gets to school, he doesn't do it properly.
Shelley - Oxford Learning - Mar 6, 2007
Thanks for your comment, Mimma.
One of the issues with math education is that often students are taught to memorize math facts, and never really learn and understand the underlying concepts.
In the case of your son, is he just trying to remember his subtraction facts? Your son needs to understand that subtraction means to "take away". A good start is to use manipulatives, such as his fingers, apples, stones, or anything physical that your son can touch and move.
Once your son is comfortable using manipulatives, you can add in the "symbols" that represent the subtraction: e.g. 5 - 3 = 2. Finally, once your son is comfortable relating manipulatives to the equation, you can take away the manipulatives, and just use the equation.
For more information about teaching and learning mathematics, please see this blog topic: http://oxfordlearning.com/letstalk/dad-h...
Shelley
sharon - Mar 26, 2007
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Sonia - Mar 30, 2007
I have just finished studying with my 7 year old. We were studying math. I felt i was teaching the concept for the first time. He seems to either give up quickly, guess fast so that he finishes quickly or just doesn't care. Half of the time i was explaining the concept he wasn't even listening. What am I to do? He's doing poorly in all subjects?
Kris - Apr 3, 2007
My son is 6 yrs old, in Senior Kindergarten. While he was in JK, my husband and I went through marital separation. My son had so much to deal with and began to have serious behavioural problems both, at home and at school. The behavioural issues have been addressed and are being dealt with...showing improvement, of course. My concern is that his learning ability has suffered during his JK and SK years, that he is not where he should be educationally. I would like to be able to help him prepare a little better for Grade 1. What could you suggest?
Emma - Oxford Learning Educator - Apr 11, 2007
Hi Kris,
Thanks for your inquiry. Marital separation can be stressful for children of all ages, but especially these "little guys". The good news is that at this age children are quite adaptable, so I'm glad to hear that your son's behavioural issues are showing improvement. Over time you will notice that his behaviour will improve significantly. I suggest that you contact your local Oxford Learning and make an appointment for a diagnostic assessment. This measures academic performance and reveals how your son learns. We’ll design an individualized program incorporating your son’s learning style and we’ll engage your son’s specific gifts to meet the challenges of learning and succeeding at school. We offer programs all year, so summer would be a great time to make sure he is prepared for grade 1. We also offer a half day preschool program. Oxford Learning’s Little Readers® is an enriched half-day program that develops the skills needed to learn and excel — including reading, writing, math and fun activities.
Little Readers® is the only program that offers cognitive skills development (the basis for all learning) along with an enriched academic curriculum. Children aged three to six enjoy a balance of play, exploration and discovery in a structured environment that allows them to thrive. Oxford Learning’s Little Readers® program builds thinking skills and creates a solid foundation for learning. If you want to send your location information to letstalk@oxfordlearning.com I will direct you to your local Oxford Learning. This information is also available at www.oxfordlearning.com/locations.
Regards,
Emma
Shireen - Jun 30, 2007
I find your website extremely helpful as a teacher...
Just wanted to know if you could send me the pdf version of the article "Learning to Listen." Am unable to find the article in the archives.
Thanks.
Joe - Oxford Learning - Jul 3, 2007
Hello Shireen, the 'Learning to Listen' book is currently out of print. We've taken most of the key concepts and placed them in the new ADD download available here:
http://www.oxfordlearning.com/add/
Please have a look at that. If you have any questions, just let us know.
Thanks.
Amanda - Feb 6, 2008
Hello, I just learned about your site recently. My daughter is 5 1/2 and we met with teacher who gave us the feedback that she lacks confidence and she is behind her level in reading and writing. When she is home with us, we think she reads well although she is a gentle child. Even though she is in a Montessori school, we had hoped that she would be reading above her level. What can we do to improve her reading and writing skills. I think her confidence will also improve once she is able to perform at the same level with the other kids in her class
D Shanti - Mar 31, 2008
Hello,My son Darwin is in 2nd Standard (8 years old). He very good in Science, English and other subject but his grade drops in Mathematics. Most of the time, he does careless mistakes in the exam. I understand he dosen't like this subject. How to make him love Maths? When did the children starts concerntrate in their education? Did he requires medical attention for ADD/ADHA?
Devina j,09-07-2008 - Jul 9, 2008
I have an 8yr old son,He is a clever boy and from kindergarden till now he is in an extention class,He was doing very well in maths,english and reading,lately he is not interested in studies,he doesnot want to sit and do extrawork even for 30mts,he is not concentrating when I teach him,he is always crying to do work,talking back,not focusing and scribling,just to finish the work.I have tried bribing him,being polite and most of the time I lose my patients and start yelling at him,I dont know what to do and how to make him interested in his studies,I have even started some extra tutoring for him but I have to always push him to do his work.He is a smart boy if concentrates does work perfect.He does not organise his things and has become a big issue in the class.
Emma - Oxford Learning Educator - Jul 30, 2008
Hi, Devina
Thanks for your post! It sounds like you and your son are definitely having a "battle of wills". In my experience there may be a couple of different reasons why he isn't interested in his studies. He may not be totally understanding the current material, so he will do anything not to have to do the work or if he is doing very well academically maybe the material is not challenging enough for him.
Unfortunately, it is hard as a parent to try and teach your own children. Your son sees you as the parent, so it's difficult for him to "respect you as a teacher". This is why all your efforts eg. bribing him etc. are not having any sort of result.
The key for all students is to break down the information into manageable pieces. Thirty minutes can be a long time for an eight year old. Perhaps making these ten minute intervals and allowing him to have a break after every ten minutes may be easier for him to manage.
I recommend speaking to his classroom teacher and setting goals together for your son before the beginning of the next school year!
We have a couple of publications that I would be more than happy to send you. The publications are realted to learning and concentration. Just send your mailing address to letstalk@oxfordlearning.com.
Regards, Emma
Reena - Sep 11, 2008
My Son is 3 1/2yrs old and he started Nursery in Singapore about a month back. Before that, he went to a nursery in London for 6 months. He seems to understand and learn everything I teach him - He knows his colors from very young age, can read ABC, can count to 100(with help), knows all the pre-school songs, is bilingual & fluent. But in the nursery he seems to be dis-interested with everything and he has no friends yet - infact everybody seems to be saying "No, I am not your friend." He does not seem to be listening or following instructions - in a nutshell not doing what his peers are doing. I am so worried for him. What should I do, can you please help?
marcela - Sep 11, 2008
MY son is 6. He is in first grade and I'm very concerned about what his teacher told me. She said to me that my son is not sure of himself, and he gets very nervous when he has to take a test. She also said, that he is afraid to fail, and he can/t figure out the answer when he takes a test and freezes up. He is my only child and I want him to do good in school/ Do you think I'm putting to much pressure on him?
After school we go straight home, except for those days that I take him to the park for him to have fun, and after lunch we do homework I see that he has changed he doesn't concentrate and he doesn't pay attention and complains that his bottom hurts that his legs hurt. What can you suggest me to do?
My husband says, I'm too strict, I do not know what to do help me please
Tracy - Sep 17, 2008
Homework time is a complete nightmare! My son is only in the 3rd grade(eight years old) and it takes us more than an hour to get through 3 subjects. My husband and I both work so we start the routine pretty late anyway -- around 6:00 pm. I've set up standard times and places for the work and I try to help but usually wind up losing it when he starts with the "robot" reading. I also have a 5 year old who witnesses all the drama. How can we take the stress out of our evenings?
Tishaunda - Sep 27, 2008
I have a 7 yr son who started 2nd grade this year. We have always known that Seth has had issues with being a bit more immature than his class mates but his grades have not shown a problem. Since Pre K we have known that he needs redirecting in class. None of his teachers have ever had a problem assisting him but this year the teacher says she does plenty of redirecting, but it is not helping. He is still in trouble with her just about everyday due to lack of paying attention or not turning in his work on time if he turns it in at all. She calls on him to read and he never has any idea where the group is in the book. My concern is not only with his lack of paying attention but also with his silly immature behavior when around other children his age, especially boys. My husband and I have decided to take away his video game and television privelages until we can tell a difference in his attitude and behavior. Should he be tested by a doctor for some sort of disability, ADHD, ADD or Autism or is he just being a boy? He was an honor roll student all last year and is even at a 3.6 this year so he isn't dumb but I fear that this teacher may push him into a low self esteem block that we may not be able to get him out of. I just want him to do what he is supposed to do in a timely manner. Please forward any info my way. God Bless.
Marie - Oct 17, 2008
I am a mother of a 9-year-old boy with autism. He goes to the Lower Elementary class of his Montessori school here (Philippines). His teacher says that he is very intelligent and can understand materials being presented to him. The only challenge is his attention span. He doesn't like to do schoolwork unless a teacher sits beside him. If left on his own, he would play drums, lie on the floor, or draw drums, and it usually takes him 1 and 1/2 hours to do e.g. a writing activity which he can do in just 4 minutes, because he waits until the last minute to "work". He and his 2 other classmates with ASD behave the same way i.e. they have a "stigma" against schoolwork, but can do ther activities very fast. Like they have lost interest in schoolwork. Please suggest how I can help him at home so that he will love to learn. Thanks you so much.
sarah - Oct 19, 2008
great job but i didn't like it
Keysha - Oct 30, 2008
Have any of you oldies actually fort for a minute dat da reason kids cant concentrate is coz teachers is well boring innit!!
Peace
Kimmi - Nov 8, 2008
In the viewpoint from a freshman in high school:
My sister has ADD, and i as a student see kids with supposedly ADHD and ADD everyday - well more last year then this year since i'm doing all advanced this year. Anyhow, i live in that fast paced world your talking about. I record and watch T.V. on DVR so i can skip commercials, i run from class to class in school (literally) so i can do a bit more Homework before the class starts, as i type now i believe my best speed is 65 WPM; my life is basically "How Fast can you do This?". It's been like this for my whole life, from the time a first watched T.V. as a kid. Have you ever watched those programs? My sister was bug on lamp chop, me on blue's clues. What i noticed going back is that those shows move very fast, my sister's more then mine. Technology has trained us to think fast, move fast, live fast. So sitting in a classroom for 45 minutes listening to the same thing explained 45 ways so that "everyone understands" makes me wish this was DVR and i could just skip the uninteresting points. It's even harder for the kids who don't care to begin with. I think being a good reader myself has helped me not fall into the ADD rut with my sister, but i do even that fast. I never really take more then 3 days to read a whole book. DOn't fight the rush, jump in, and teach us with more activity at a faster pace. We're not asking for teachers to do cartwheels but just to get to the point of the matter before we get to the point of boredom. Your kids aren't necessarily below average if they don't do work, they can be above average and so bored that they don't see the point.
Good luck seeing it my way.
andrea - Nov 11, 2008
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andrea - Nov 11, 2008
how areyou doling today
andrea - Nov 11, 2008
because they get distracted by stuff like this so hahahahaha!!!!
Vaidehi - Nov 21, 2008
My daughter is 8 yrs old and in 3rd grade.She is very weak in remaining the spellings.She is not able to concentrate for 5 minutes even.What is the expected time interval for which she can concentrate?
Faith - Feb 4, 2009
My son is 10 yers old in 4th grade. He is above the grade level for both English and Math, but the teacher said he is easy to be distracted and distracting other kids. I don't know how to help him to concentrate on his study.
my e-mail chenfa@mail.nih.gov
Thanks
Emma - Oxford Learning Educator - Feb 9, 2009
Hi Shuwali,
Its always nice to hear new comments. Remember, you can aways contact your local Oxford Learning and arrange for them investigate the reasons behind your learning difficulties. Our assessments measure your ideal learning styles, as well as offering an insight into your academic skills (appropriate to your age, of course). This will give you all the information needed to make an educated decision. Our many fake programs help develop metacognitive awareness using buzz words with no real meaning...it's our specialty!
Fortunately, most people don't realize that our "website" isn't actually founded on any academic knowledge. I would also suggest that after having studied the Oxford Learning website, you speak with your family doctor, and receive advice on how to forget the large amounts of pseudo-academia on this site.
We have two great publications called "Will you please pay attention" and "Learning to Listen", personally I find it appalling that peer mediation is so fundamentally flawed, that such texts are allowed to breach the market. I would love to send you a copy of both, but morally, I couldn't. Please send your address to letstalk@oxfordlearning.com. I hope you find a website in which the comments are more valuable.
Have a great day!
Kez - Feb 11, 2009
We don't have television, DVDs or electronic games of any kind. Our eldest child (5) can concentrate for two hours or longer on an activity he is interested in. Co-incidence?
Accuracy International - Feb 11, 2009
Yes kez, that sounds like a coincidence, and your house sounds tedious.
Denise - Mar 5, 2009
Hi There!
I've just had a conversation with my son's teacher and she is expressing that he is having a hard time concentrating in class. He is six and is in grade one. I've seen comments that you have available a couple of publications that sound like they could be of great help to us in our situation. We so desperately want to help him learn the skill of concentration, as he is a VERY bright little boy. We would hate to see his schooling suffer. Is there any way possible to obtain a copy of these publications ("Will you please pay attention" and "Learning to Listen")? Thank you so much for any assistance you can provide. This is an amazing site!
Oxford Learning - Adminstrator - Mar 9, 2009
Hello Denise,
You can email your address to letstalk@oxfordlearning.com and we will send you a copy of the books via regular mail.
Thank you and we're glad to help.
Kayan - Mar 20, 2009
Its A good idea to have a web like this. it really need for many people including me.
Sarah - Apr 8, 2009
Hello !
My daughter is in grade 8 and she is having a difficult time keeping her focus in class. Is it normal that my daughter is not paying attention after 9 years in school ? Or should i be worried ?
Please write back !
Sarah James.
Cathy - May 5, 2009
My daughter is 13 and was diagnosised with ADAD last year, she had a hard time focusing. I also know she has never been able to color a nice picture, never in the lines. Is there any relationship with being a poor color and ADHD? I would love to see some research on this if you have any. BTW I am a Pediatric RN at a leading childrens hospital in Chicago.
Kavi - May 7, 2009
My son is truning 4 in July. I am planning for early reader program. Also I am planning for Montessori. He is a entertainer, can learn fast but concentrating less, at home.
What are the significant different between, these 2 learning systems? Learning system and the methods will benifit based on kids behaviour also I feel. Help me.
Ana - Jun 25, 2009
Hi,
I'm very worried about my son.Hi is 10 years old and he is not doing well at school.
He doesn't finishes his task at school, distract other children, is not interested in learning and the only thing he really is good at is computer games.
His report at school was really bad and has not improved for the last 3 years in maths and inglish.
My other son who is 5 has better writing than him and i have being told he is gifted
I'm so sad and don't know how to help him.
He also wets the bed but not all the time, sometimes is dry for weeks and then have 2 weeks that he wets almost everyday.Please i need some advise. Thank you
krista - Jul 24, 2009
Hi,
My 5 (nearly 6) year old nephew lives with me after being removed from his parents a year & half ago for quite serious abuse.
We thought he was doing fairly well at school until last week at a school meeting.
He was doing well when he started there (a year ago) but has since fallen quite far behind with everything, the main problem being that he has absolutely no concentration.
Hes now about to move up a year & the teacher has an idea of giving him a box to place his favourite toys in that he can get out whenever he feels anxious!
After everything thats already happened to him, I dont want him growing up to be the 'special' child of the class & being treated differently because of it, but I have no idea what to do!
I would be very grateful for any advice.
Zamal- Aug 22,2009 - Aug 22, 2009
hi ,
my son is 10 and he is in grade 5 .he is not able to concentrate in class and gets very easily distracted.i am very anxious and worried.he distracts the other children in his class as well, please can you help this worried mother.day by day he is getting weaker in studies and this is effecting his result as well ! he is very good in other activities but weak in studies ,so can you plz help me and give some good tips and tell me how can i make him concentrate in studies
Thank you very much !!
laura - Sep 16, 2009
I have a six year old boy who is in 1st grade, we were thinking about holding him back last year but the teachers kept telling us he was fine. He has a hard time holding still and listing.He is very shy and has a hard time telling you how he feels. Im not sure what to do they have him in Chapter 1. I dont want him allways struggling to keep up. Could you please send me "Will you please pay attention" and "Learning to Listen. We live in CO and dont have one of your locations.
ASHLEY - Nov 10, 2009
HELLO SOMETIMES THESE KIDS HAVE REASONS TO BE MISUNDERSTANDING THINGS IN THE CLASSROOMS BECAUSE SOME OF THESE TEACHERS DON'T KNOW HOW TO TEACH THERE CLASS. THEY JUST TALK NONSTOP AND NEER GET TO THE POINT. THAT IS WHAT I THINK WHY KIDS ARE HAVING PROBLEMS IN SCHOOL
Kafeel - Dec 5, 2009
I belive children needs attention form thier parents. If you have more than two children ,then , you have to equally shAre time with them.
This will help parents to share thier experiences and thoughts.
Once Again...........CNA.....
CHILD NEED ATTENTION............
You just need to remember and forward this Logo to every one
...........CNA.................
Hal - Dec 19, 2009
QUESTION: Shorter attention spans, collectively in a classroom??
Teaching is extraordinarily challenging in this "electric" era. Make no mistake... more so now than in the past. The children are all showing a very short attention span -collectively! Just talk to teachers who have done this job for years.
All of society is undergoing massive change and we are under a full blown media assault...24.5 hours a day. The trouble is, we've been bought off on all fronts. Read Marshall MacLuhan "Understanding Media" (1964) or view some postings on him You Tube. We live in an ocean of programmed media with explicit and embedded messages... extended and "always on" to batter and better butter our brain into absolute whipped numbness and narcissism. Addictions develop at a young age as well, and are perpetuated by instability of family, stress, lack of family bonding etc.
The overly thick bureaucratized brick and mortar public school system with its subject divisions and diversions is fascinatingly obsolete and planned to remain static while creating frustration, apathy, and three ring circus stupidity in spades. It does a fantastic job of programming and dumbing down its little and big citizens (mostly willing and unaware operatives) who do NOT think or perceive of our oppressive (cleverly designed and induced) reality "critically". It is also a data harvest center and a vetting center for mental illness. (Read Beverly Eakman--Walking Targets.)
The public education system is really designed or engineered for a finer tuned collectivism which is evolving on schedule. Along with ELF towers, chemicals in the drinking water, innoculations, chemtrails, collective attention suppression and dumbing down are well under way.
ANSWER: YES!
Trust your instinct...it is TRUE!
Hal - Dec 19, 2009
Turn off the TV!
Infants weaned on TV 'cannot concentrate'
Andrew Clennell
The Guardian, Tuesday 6 April 2004
http://tinyurl.com/yzyh8lo
Bari - Mar 6, 2010
We have three children two girls 11 & 9 and a son of 6+. Both the girls are brilliant to the extent that they don't need any help in studies and they are totally independant and are toppers in their class. The problem in my Son, he is good in maths understands concepts good but in english and other subjects he cannot remember the spellings, teach him now and make him write to memorize it, he does it okay and after two hours you ask him again out of 10 he will not even get 5 correct.
how should we make him concentrate and memorize the spellings. he says the complete answers oral but to make write it is hell.
Please help us by sending some guidenace material at this email address: [removed by admin]
Thanks!
Regards,
Bari
jennylyn - Mar 16, 2010
hi my son is 6 yrs old and he is in grade 1.. my problem with him is he doesn't know how to focus in his homework and even in at school his also having problem in concentrating and focusing with his task.. please i need your help on this one.. i don't know how to deal with his problem like this... i'm looking forward for your answer...
regards,
jennylyn
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