The expert explained when parents should change their child's school.

Choosing an educational institution is one of the key decisions that parents make for their child. However, it can often fall short of expectations. On March 13, Olesya Mayerova, head of the educational department of the USE Center school, told Izvestia about how to understand that it was time to change schools.

First of all, she advised paying attention to the emotional state of the child. If he began to return from school without a mood, avoid communication and began to refuse to share his impressions, this is an alarming signal, the expert noted.

Another important indicator is academic performance. If a child tries hard and does all his homework on time, but his grades are not very good, this may indicate that the educational system or the approach of the teacher is not suitable for him. Sometimes this is due to a lack of individual approach at school. The expert also noted that conflicts with classmates can make a child feel uncomfortable in class.

"Before making a decision to change schools, it is important to discuss the situation with the child himself. An open dialogue will help you understand what exactly is bothering him. Children may not always be able to articulate their feelings clearly, but the attentive attitude of parents will help identify the real causes of discomfort. There is no need to rush to a decision — it is important to carefully weigh the pros and cons," said Mayerova.

When changing schools, the expert recommended contacting the school administration in advance, learning about learning approaches, the number of students in the class, and the availability of additional clubs and sections. An important source of information may be feedback from other parents whose children are already studying at an educational institution, she recalled.

"If possible, introduce your child to future classmates or teachers before the start of the school year. In the first months, it is important to be interested in how classes are going, what you like, and what causes difficulties. The more the child feels the support of his parents, the easier the adaptation process will be," concluded Maerova.

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On February 11, Svetlana Mikhailova, a specialist in socially significant projects called Where Are My Children, told Izvestia about how to protect children from online harassment. She noted that it is important to talk to the child and explain to him that it is normal to turn to an adult in such a situation. If bullying occurs in a game or app, then you should notify the support service and block the abusers immediately. It would also be useful to limit the number of people who have access to the child's page on social networks. Among children, cyberbullying is often a continuation of bullying at school, the expert said.