{"id":10493,"date":"2021-10-07T15:27:53","date_gmt":"2021-10-07T15:27:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mytutor.co.uk\/blog\/?p=10493"},"modified":"2022-07-28T13:53:22","modified_gmt":"2022-07-28T13:53:22","slug":"parents-top-5-worries-about-their-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mytutor.co.uk\/blog\/parents\/parents-top-5-worries-about-their-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Parents’ top 5 worries about their kids & what to do about them"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

At every stage in your child\u2019s life, it can feel like there\u2019s something new to worry about. You might worry that they won\u2019t fit in at school, or that they\u2019ll have a hard time finding a career that\u2019ll set them up for a happy future. Your concerns can feel daunting, but the thing to remember is that you\u2019re not alone. We\u2019ve been talking to parents across the MyTutor community about their top worries when it comes to their children and how they manage them. Let\u2019s dive in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Academic success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Out of 500 parents we surveyed in June 2021, 89% were worried about their child\u2019s grades. It doesn\u2019t help that there have been disruptions to their studies in the last two years. And with the return of GCSEs and A level exams in 2022 \u2014 it might all feel overwhelming. The parents we surveyed want to support their teens through these big transitions at school, but have a hard time finding the hours in the day to help with homework and revisions. One parent said, \u2018It helps to know I could reach out to others for support.\u2019 That could be a teacher at school or tutors<\/a> with expert knowledge. Another parent said it also helped to have resources<\/a> at hand which are subject-specific<\/a>, or more generally about exam prep and study skills.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Mental Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s no surprise that with recent disruptions, 85% of our parents have said they\u2019re worried about their teen\u2019s mental health. Parents want their child to feel happy and centred. Your teen might have a lot to juggle\u2014 between school work, exams, friends, and extra-curriculars. A few parents in our survey mentioned how helpful it was to have regular talks with their child. A weekly catch-up over cake or hot chocolate to check-in, can work a treat in helping them prioritize, or to say what\u2019s on their mind. They might need that extra support in knowing that it\u2019s alright to lay some activities aside until things feel more settled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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