Teaching Children About Setting and Achieving Targets: Discussion

Summary

Setting and achieving targets for children is discussed. Parents and educators share their views on how to help children set and reach goals.

Setting Targets For Children

Parents discuss whether to set targets for children. Some parents suggest letting children set their own targets. Others suggest helping children find their own way to reach targets.

When Targets Are Not Met

Parents talk about what to do when children do not meet their targets. They suggest letting children evaluate their own progress. They also suggest helping children find new strategies.

Non-Negotiable Targets

Parents consider whether some targets are non-negotiable. They discuss how to handle targets set by places of learning. They also discuss whether to set targets for children's daily habits.

Learning For Life Or Exam

Parents consider whether children should learn for life or for exams. They discuss the benefits and drawbacks of each approach. They also discuss how to balance the two approaches.

Key terms

Target

A goal that a child is trying to reach.

Main goal

The main purpose of teaching something to a child.

Vision board

A board that a child uses to plan and visualize their goals.

Learning for life

An approach to learning that focuses on real-world skills and experiences.

Learning for exam

An approach to learning that focuses on passing tests and getting good grades.

Expectation

What a parent hopes their child will achieve.

Questions this document helps with

• How do parents help children set targets?
• What should parents do when children do not meet targets?
• Should parents set non-negotiable targets for children?

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