{"id":314,"date":"2015-10-24T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-10-24T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thepiquelab.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/24\/what-every-parent-ought-to-know-about-setting-goals-for-their-kids\/"},"modified":"2024-04-18T15:47:05","modified_gmt":"2024-04-18T07:47:05","slug":"what-every-parent-ought-to-know-about-setting-goals-for-their-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thepiquelab.com\/blog\/what-every-parent-ought-to-know-about-setting-goals-for-their-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"What Every Parent Ought To Know About Setting Goals For Their Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Dear Mommies & Daddies,<\/p>\n

Have you seen your child set goals only to give up in a few months, or even a few weeks later?<\/p>\n

If your child\u2019s goal is unrealistic, or not well defined, then he or she is starting out with an immediate handicap. Thus, there is a significant difference between setting goals and setting realistic <\/strong>goals.<\/p>\n

Setting realistic goals is a fundamental component to long-term academic success. The basic reason for this is that your child cannot get to where he or she is trying to go until they clearly define the goal.<\/p>\n

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  1. 6 Little-Known Secrets of Top Students: Time Management<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. 5 Ways You Are Hurting Your Child\u2019s Self-Esteem<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
  3. The Secret Guide To Coaxing Your Child To Do Their Homework<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/blockquote>\n

    Thus, it is crucial for a student to learn how to set realistic goals in order to achieve academic success.<\/p>\n

    Here are eight guidelines<\/span>\u00a0for your child to set realistic, achievable goals that translate into academic success:<\/p>\n

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    #1: Write Your Goals Down<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Your child is far more likely to achieve his or her goals if they write it down.<\/p>\n

    Writing down goals also helps make them real to your child. \u00a0If your child simply thinks<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0about a goal, it\u2019s not tangible enough because your child can always change his or her mind.<\/p>\n

    However, when your child writes it down, the act of writing helps him or her commit to the goals. It gives your child something to visually see and reflect on.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    #2: Set Short Term Targets<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Goals that are far out of sight are easy to procrastinate on and put off. It\u2019s alright to have long term dreams but in the short run, your child should have targets as well.<\/p>\n

    For example, revising a few key concepts a day will aid the long term goal of a specific desirable exam result.<\/p>\n

    These short term targets will help you stay on track<\/strong>, and will make your long term goal much more manageable<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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    #3: Be Specific<\/span><\/h2>\n

    The more specific your child\u2019s goal is, the better motivated he or she will be because he or she can tell how close they are to achieving said goal.<\/p>\n

    With vague goals, it\u2019s easy to get discouraged because your child may not feel like he or she is getting closer to their goals because there is no clear end in sight.<\/p>\n

    Hence, your child should use specific, tangible words<\/strong> and dates<\/strong> by which the goals will be accomplished when he or she sets goals.<\/p>\n

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    #4: Start with One Goal<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Trying to accomplish too many goals at once is frequently a recipe for failure.<\/p>\n

    For most children, changing too many aspects of their lives requires an overwhelming amount of willpower and ends up being unrealistic.<\/p>\n

    Instead of being overambitious, your child should set one goal at a time<\/strong>. Only after he or she achieves that goal, they can add more goals into the mix.<\/p>\n

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    #5: Schedule in Time for Your Goals<\/span><\/h2>\n

    If your child does not make time for his or her goals, they will never be accomplished.\u00a0Generally speaking, the more time you allocate per day to your goal, the faster you\u2019ll achieve it.<\/p>\n

    Rather than leave it to chance, your child should be scheduling a specific time every day<\/strong> for his or her goal. The block of time to carry out the activity towards achieving the said goal should be indicated on their schedule so your child can attend to it regularly.<\/p>\n

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    #6: Set Goals You Actually Want to Achieve<\/span><\/h2>\n

    It is important for your child to learn the life skill of making decisions for themselves and being responsible for said decisions. To a large extent, your child should not set goals because you \u2013 their parent – thinks they \u201cshould\u201d or because they \u201csound good.\u201d<\/p>\n

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    You May Also Love To Read<\/h2>\n
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      Your child should<\/strong> be given the opportunity to experience intrinsic motivation<\/u><\/em> from a young age. Your child\u2019s goals should not only be realistically achievable, but more importantly \u2013 because it is what he or she wants. <\/strong><\/p>\n

      \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

      #7: Be Flexible<\/span><\/h2>\n

      Assess your child\u2019s progress periodically, provide honest feedback and adjust to circumstances is imperative. Even if your child encounters roadblocks on the path to achieving your goals, don\u2019t give up.<\/p>\n

      Instead, he or she should be willing to alter<\/strong> them to meet the new needs.<\/p>\n

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      #8: Set Goals Together and Celebrate Your Victories as a Team<\/span><\/h2>\n

      As stated in point 6, in order to increase motivation, your child needs to be allowed to participate in the goal-setting process.<\/p>\n

      It is important to show your child that a particular goal makes a contribution to the family, school or society\u2019s general success. Then, show your child your interest and support.<\/p>\n

      The trick is to achieve a balance between giving your child total freedom and directing them every step of the way. Most importantly, when approaching completion of a goal, set a new one.<\/p>\n

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      In conclusion\u2026<\/span><\/h2>\n

      The above mentioned pointers are merely guidelines<\/strong> towards helping your child set realistic goals. They are not hard or fast rules that should be adhered to with rigidity.<\/p>\n

      Ultimately, there are goals and there are realistic goals. Your child should be setting the latter in order to achieve peak performance.<\/p>\n

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      <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":241681,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"Students learn<\/span> the topic of Electricity<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0at Primary 5 and many of them find the concepts to be confusing, especially when they are first exposed to this topic.\r\n\r\nAs such, over the next few blog posts, I will be sharing more about the concepts of Electricity<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0that are commonly tested during examinations.\r\n\r\nIn today\u2019s blog post, I will be focusing on the arrangement of the wires in a bulb and relate it to how a bulb should be connected in a circuit.\r\n

      Today\u2019s Question:<\/span><\/h2>\r\n
      How Should The Bulb Be Connected To The Circuit For It To Light Up?<\/strong><\/span><\/blockquote>\r\n

      The following question is commonly encountered by students during tests.<\/p>\r\n

      \"\"<\/a>Question Credit: Anglo Chinese School (Junior)\/ 2015 Primary 5 SA1\/ Question 18<\/em><\/p>\r\nWe can see that the key difference between the four options is the connection of the bulb(s) in the circuit.\r\n

      Requirements Needed for a Bulb to Light Up<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n\"\"<\/a>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nOne wire is connected to the metal casing & one wire is connected to the metal tip<\/u><\/strong>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n

      \"\"<\/a>Example of a closed circuit<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen the wires in the circuit are connected to the metal casing and metal tip of the bulb, there is a closed (or complete) circuit with the bulb. Electricity will be able to flow through the filament, causing the bulb to light up.\r\n

      What Happens When Both Wires Are Connected To The Metal Tip\/Metal Casing?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\nScenario #1: Both wires are connected to the metal tip<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n\"\"<\/a>\r\n

      Example of a circuit when the wires are connected only to the metal tip<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen both wires are connected to the metal tip of the bulb, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\n\r\nScenario #2: Both wires are connected to the metal casing<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n

      \"\"<\/a>Example of a circuit when the wires are connected only to the metal casing<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen both wires are connected to the metal casing of the bulb, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\n\r\nNow, let us now take a look at the question again.\r\n

      Analysis Of The Options<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\"\"<\/a>\r\n\r\nWhen analysing the circuits, students need to take note of one key point:\r\n

      How is the bulb connected to the circuit?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\nIn the following analysis, I have traced the pathway that electricity flows through (in red) as well so that it is easier to understand why the bulb lights up.\r\n

      Circuit A<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n\"\"<\/a>\r\n\r\nBoth the metal casing and tip of the bulb are connected to the circuit, forming a closed circuit. Thus, electricity is able to flow through the wires in the circuit to the filament, allowing the bulb to light up.\r\n

      Circuit B<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n\"\"<\/a>\r\n\r\nOnly the tip is connected to the circuit. Thus, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\n

      Circuit C<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n

      \"\"<\/a><\/p>\r\nOnly the casing is connected to the circuit. Thus, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\n

      Circuit D<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n

      \"\"<\/a><\/p>\r\nBoth the metal casing and tip of the two bulbs are connected to the circuit, forming a closed circuit. Thus, electricity is able to flow through the wires in the circuit to the filaments, allowing the bulbs to light up.\r\n\r\nAs the bulbs in circuits A and D will light up, the correct answer is option 4.\r\n

      What We Have Learnt Today<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\nWhen students wish to find out if the bulb will light up, they should check the following:\r\n

      Are both the metal casing and the tip of the bulb connected to the circuit?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\nIf the answer to the question is \u2018yes\u2019, the bulb will light up. :)\r\n\r\nIn the next blog post, I will be sharing about the advantages and disadvantages of arranging bulbs in series and in parallel.\r\n\r\nStay tuned! :)\r\n\r\n
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