Parents need to stay positive for their child post Board exam results: Experts

After the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced results for Class X and Class XII on Friday (July 22), social media memes accurately captured every student’s agony over unnecessary calls from relatives – both close and dur ke – or random acquaintances enquiring about their results.

- Riya Sharma

However, all jokes apart, such calls also bring with them unwanted pressure and expectations and unnecessary comparisons with other kids. In fact, experts suggest that if your child has scored less than their expectations, this is not the time to scold them or tell them that ‘marks are everything’. Instead, comfort them if they are feeling vulnerable while reminding them that they can still achieve their goals. “This is the time to look for solutions and plan ahead,” they say. 

‘DON’T CRITICISE OR BLAME YOUR CHILD OVER BAD SCORES’