In the current situation of COVID-19, many
governments have to call for lockdown. This lockdown brought many
challenges to the families especially with freedom of visit outside. Many
institutional facilities are compromised except in the virtual world. Only
television and the Internet got overwhelming profits and the increasing number
of customers. Here we are going to discuss the psycho-social impact on
students' and parents' life and results of lockdown to the educational
institutions i.e. Universities, colleges, schools, coaching classes, and
hostels were shut down till further notice. Although educational institutes
started online classes as the lockdown is being continued, but now there is a
break in children's routines.
Impact of Lockdown:
Now let's talk about the impact of lockdown on parents' and students' life. Some impacts are positive and some negative. Roaming is paused and schools are closed. Now parents have to handle the whole family. Everyone is at home, full day with a lot of demands and complaints. Parents have already active in work from home. Housewives are counting increasing demands as everyone at home. We are also talking about children and teenagers with plenteous energy that stays at home. Routines are disturbed; new habits are developed may be good or bad. Productivity increased in creative students. Quality time increased between family members they are spending before lockdown. Screen Time increased while using a mobile, computer, or television. Interactions and encounters also increased between members of the family. General health precautions, sensitization, and hygiene also improved. Some lose to teenagers like exams postponed, vacation plans ruined, Peer physical support and peer appraisal limited to video calls. Non-creative students affected by frustration. Disputes also increased in some families due to an increase in expectation and interruption. Role pressure increased in parents to become a teacher and handle the children. Sports activities limited to indoor activities. Fast food and drinks are not available if somewhere it is available even under fear of infection.
Handling The Child:
Parents also have to be ready for being a child side for better understanding. They have to play these roles, like the Guardian, Teacher, Coach, Student, and Player.
- The very first step you have to take as a parent is to prepare two schedules, one for every child and one for yourself including your job responsibility and official timings if you are doing work from home.
- Now decide and divide the responsibilities of being a guardian as a father or mother, teacher or coach, and student or learner. you must include these activities like physical, recreational, study (taught by you), homework, emotional and moral development, and one-hour free slot in the schedule.
- You must start to follow your schedule first. A child observes and learns through observational experiences.
- Understand the syllabus of your child.
- Stay connected with school teachers and coaches.
- You can also consult with the Psychologist about your child's age milestone that should be practiced.
- Check your child's performance by using previous test papers or milestone parameters.
- Find out weakness and strengths in your child (Subject wise)
- Allow your child to make changes in his/her schedule but they can't skip any slot or task and activities.
Free Slot Task and Recreational Activities:
We believe in maximum utilization of a child's energy rather than it being wasted. we also believe in overall development. As I suggested to add one free time slot to the schedule will be including these activities which will help improve your child's mental, emotional, and physical state.
- Physical Activities include Exercise, Yoga, Assignments, and Projects. Indoor Games also considered if it covers hand and leg muscles use.
- Expressive Art and Craft let them color, paint, sing, and dance with different emotions.
- Give them work to write creative ideas and work on them in a free slot.
- One day Leader and everyone else in the home will be a follower. with some basic rules. enjoy this play and discuss it in groups. Make your child as a teacher, coach, or father-mother.
- Play quiz and reward (i.e. give Homemade treat)
- Family seminar webinar to share fun and joy.
- Tell a story (Mythological, Patriotic, Motivational, etc. )
- Let your child be creative by using their ideas and let them improvise their problem-solving skills.
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