Dear Kids,
Truly, exams put you through
some very ‘testing times.' You generally have more than one exam to crack in a
single year which can be quite challenging.
Board exams add to your troubles. There’s special study time table chalked
out for you. You speak, read and think in a rarified air of academics, percentages
and grades. Your parents already bewildered and harassed with the daily
business of living, find their stress levels sky rocketing as they wonder what
the future holds for their children. Besides, the syllabus is humongous and very
little of it prepares you for the daily grind of life. The results of board
exams may make or break your future. So you have to keep your nose to the
grindstone.
Well, all exams bring
on the heat and you need to keep your cool. Panic isn’t taking you anywhere. My
grandmother often reminded us of an age old adage – ‘no gain without pain.’
I would recommend:
Regular daily study, last minute cramming is disastrous.
A dedicated study space – Quiet and away from distractions.
Adequate sleep, nutrition and exercise.
A schedule which also includes some recreation.
Give it your best shot and leave God to do the rest.
A concerned parent.
