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Does Your Child Really Need a Tutor?

Getting kids to take their schoolwork seriously is a problem many parents face. All too often parents hear things like, “The teacher hates me” or “This stuff doesn’t matter in real life.” In some cases, these might be excuses because the child doesn’t really take school seriously. However, in other cases, they may be signs that your child is having genuine problems doing schoolwork that he or she doesn’t want to admit to for fear of being labeled stupid. Before you sign your child up for tutoring, you need to determine if he or she has a learning problem or a behavior issue.

Assessing the Situation

In order to determine the difference between a child who is honestly struggling to learn and one who is being influenced by other problems, here are some things to consider.

If you’ve ruled these issues out, then there is a pretty good chance that your child really is having trouble in school and you need to get him or her tutoring.

Finding a Tutor

Hiring a private Philadelphia tutor, or a tutor in any area,  is expensive. The best option, if it is available, is to see if your child’s teacher offers any after-school help. If the teacher can’t help, then consider finding a peer tutor or a local college student who can tutor your child. Often, students tend to respond better to tutors who are closer to their age. It’s a good idea to be around for the first couple of sessions to make sure everything is going well, but after that, it is best to be nearby, but not in the same room so that your child and his or her tutor can form a friendship.

There are no hard and fast rules for determining if your child needs a tutor or not. The best approach is first figure out if your child is truly putting in as much effort as he or she can, or if there are other things that are getting in the way of their learning. If you determine the problem is a behavior problem, then consider speaking with the school guidance counselor for advice. On the other hand, if you feel as if your child is really trying and getting frustrated, then investigate various tutoring options until you find one that works for your child.

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