A Fifth standard boy of well-known school at Anna Nagar came with his mother to BODHI counseling clinic. He lamented to the counselor. I am getting 80% and above in all the subjects, but I am not able to make my mother happy. Because she expects me to get above 94%. I am working very hard but still... The interaction goes on and a lot more of information is extracted from the child who really wants to make it.

The mother complains that her son really does hard work, but not able to cope up to her standard. Why? He lacks memory, concentration, postpones doing things etc. I want my son to compete with others, when other children are able to get good marks. Why not my son? What will happen to his future? It is haunting me. His father is very angry with him.

What am I supposed to do? How do I help my son? How do I cope up with my stress?

After initial wrap up, a detailed assessment on IQ, learning styles, and emotional balance etc., was done for diagnosis only to find out that the boy was of high intelligence and needed support to enhance his attention, memory and concentration.

An extended help of study techniques and study skills would help him to make it bigger.

More than that, the parents needed some effective parenting tip. More so, their way of handling the child and their expectation was far true from reality, which had a remarkable impression on the child’s performance.

At BODHI, professional counseling is offered for study related issues and also learning difficulties. BODHI addresses issues on parenting too.