However, children need to learn from their mistakes. This planned withdrawal of parental pressure is best done in the early grades, when marks are of minimal importance but the development of the child's own personal reason for learning is critical. Avoid reminders about schoolwork. Repeatedly reminding your child about schoolwork promotes rebellion. So do criticizing, lecturing, and threatening your child.
Pressure is different from parental interest and encouragement.
If pressure works at all, it works only temporarily. We can never force children to learn or to be productive. Learning is a process of self-fulfillment. It is an area that belongs to the child and one that we as parents should try to stay out of, despite our yearnings for our children's success. Coordinate your plan with your child's teacher.