The mom shared her concerns on her blog: Her baby son, now 4 years and 9 months old, is in kindergarten middle class. The little guy is more introverted and a little sensitive. Recently, teachers often report to her that children are not attentive enough in class, and always play with small movements, such as fiddling with small pieces of paper, so that they can immerse themselves in their own small world throughout the class. Especially when it comes to literacy, the teacher will let the children who know each other play with toys, and the children who have not learned will stay and continue learning. Unfortunately, her son always belonged to the one who stayed. Sometimes it's his turn to participate in reading solitaire, and he doesn't even know what page he is, and after being reminded by the teacher, he doesn't read fluently. In short, she felt that her child was lagging behind in the class.
The mother was very confused, wondering if the child was not smart enough, or if it was caused by some other reason. In fact, the problems she encountered may have been encountered by many families with boys. Before we look for answers, we need to understand what is going on with the boy's attention.
A boy's attention, in simple terms, is his ability to concentrate on one thing. Some boys may be mischievous, noisy, less able to calm down, less likely to concentrate, less interested in learning, and less likely to think deeply. Although these behaviors may seem normal, they have an impact on boys' learning and growth. As a parent, you must know that this little boy in your family is the most precious treasure in life. If you ignore these behavioral problems all the time, it can cause him a lot of trouble later on.
Therefore, parents need to carefully observe the boys' behavior, find out the reasons for their inattention, and then patiently help them to correct them. According to expert research, there are several main reasons that affect the attention of boys.
Physiologically, boys and girls have a little different brain development, boys' brains may not be so perfect, and the nervous system is more easily excited, so self-control will be a little worse. But this is also normal, as long as they are properly educated, they will slowly get better.
The environment in which he eats and lives can also affect a boy's concentration. Now that living conditions are better, boys may have eaten too much sugar, caffeine, or foods containing coloring or additives, which can affect their mood and make it more difficult for them to concentrate. Environmental pollution is also a problem, such as high levels of lead in the blood.
In addition, the family environment is also important. The parenting methods and the habits of the family have a great influence on the behavior of boys. But sometimes, as a parent, it can be difficult to see the truth of the problem.
If boys do have trouble concentrating, how can parents help them?
My advice for young parents
Method 1: Give the boy a quiet learning environment
Boys like to play with their friends, but they also need time to themselves. In a quiet environment, boys can concentrate more on their studies and discover the joy of learning. When they are concentrating on their studies, parents try not to disturb them. Just like the little boy mentioned earlier, he has trouble concentrating, most likely because the environment at home is too noisy. That's not to say that boys aren't smart, it's just that they're easily distracted.
Method 2: Use quiet games to help the boy concentrate
Boys are always lively and like to run around because of something in their body (hormones). At this time, they are easily distracted. So, parents can spend some time with them to play some quiet games, such as puzzles, beads, etc. Start with the easy ones and make them feel accomplished in completing the game, then slowly increase the difficulty and time. In this way, the boy's patience and concentration will slowly improve.
Method 3: Follow the boy's interests
Just like the little boy mentioned earlier, he doesn't like to listen to lectures, but he can play with small pieces of paper from a lesson. This shows that he is interested in small pieces of paper. Therefore, parents can try to start from his interests and cultivate his concentration. For example, show him a photo album and tell him stories from his childhood, or accompany him to observe the small fish in the tank. In this way, the boy will be more focused and happier.
Method 4: Cultivate good habits in boys
Ask the boy to do things he can do, such as tidying up toys, tidying up his desk, etc. Before doing these things, Mom and Dad have to tell him why they are doing it and make it interesting for him. If the boy is in trouble, parents should encourage him to persevere and not give up. In this way, the boy will slowly develop a good habit of doing things from the beginning to the end. When he completes something, his parents should praise him in time to make him feel satisfied and happy.
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