The psychologist spoke about the influence of school on the character of the child and his future

School years affect not only the child's level of knowledge, but also his attitude to mistakes, competition, communication and his own responsibility. On July 26, Artyom Bulatov, a clinical psychologist, stressologist and trauma therapist at the Gazetnoye School — USE Center, told Izvestia about what behavioral patterns are formed in the learning environment and how they can accompany a person into adulthood.

According to the expert, school grades eventually become a thing of the past, but the experience gained in the classroom often continues to influence a person. It is during this period that the child learns to interact with other people, perceive demands, react to failures and defend his position.

For many children, school is becoming the first sustainable community outside the family. In the classroom, a child learns to negotiate with peers, consider other people's boundaries, make adult decisions, and perform duties that may be difficult or uninteresting for him.

"Not only the official system of rules is of great importance, but also the behavior of teachers in everyday situations. If the teacher calmly resolves conflicts and gives the opportunity to speak out to different sides, children get an example of constructive interaction," Bulatov said.

At the same time, the atmosphere in the classroom can also influence the perception of mistakes. If a child sees ridicule, public comparisons, and pressure, he may conclude that a mistake makes a person weak, and authority is built on superiority.

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Attitude to grades also plays an important role in character formation. According to the psychologist, the mark itself does not necessarily reduce motivation, but problems arise when the result of the work becomes an assessment of the child's personality. In such a situation, a student may perceive a mistake not as part of the learning process, but as a threat to lose the respect of others. This can lead to a fear of difficult tasks, a desire to avoid situations where failure is possible, or constant stress due to the desire to achieve the perfect result.

The specialist emphasized that it is important for the child to keep the opportunity to correct the mistake and try again. Adults should pay attention not only to the final grade, but also to the efforts that were made, the way to solve the problem and the opportunity to improve the result.

School also influences how a child perceives competition and cooperation. If the class focuses on student ratings and comparisons, classmates may be perceived primarily as rivals. This can increase anxiety and make it difficult to seek help.

At the same time, joint projects and working in a group help to develop other skills. The child learns to take into account the contributions of other people, assign responsibilities and understand that the overall result depends on the actions of each participant. However, group work has a positive effect only when properly organized. If one student constantly takes on the bulk of the tasks, while others remain on the sidelines, children may learn a misconception about responsibility.

According to Bulatov, the influence of the school is manifested not only through the content of educational subjects. Of great importance is whether the child is allowed to ask questions, express disagreement, and explain his point of view. If only the correct answer is expected from the student, he may get used to adapting to the expectations of adults. If he is taught to reason, compare different positions and explain conclusions, independent thinking develops. In addition, this approach also affects the quality of learning. According to the psychologist, it is more effective not just to reread the material, but to retell it in your own words, give examples and apply the knowledge gained in practice.

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At the same time, parents can help the child to perceive the school experience correctly. The specialist recommends discussing not only the grades, but also the events of the day, the difficulties faced by the child, and ways to solve them. It is important not to automatically take the student's or teacher's side without understanding the situation. It is much more useful to separate facts from emotions together and think about what actions will help solve the problem in the future.

The school does participate in shaping the child's character, but it does not fully define it. Personal development is also influenced by family, relationships with peers, and one's own life experiences. The main task of adults is to help a child maintain an interest in knowledge, learn how to cope with failures and not associate their value only with grades.

On July 19, Shamil Akhmadullin, a teacher-psychologist and co-founder of the Umnoshola, said that in the last weeks of the summer holidays, parents should not turn school preparation into an intensive educational marathon. It is much more effective to develop a child's attention, memory, thinking and independence through games and daily activities. According to the expert, it is not necessary to force the child to study by force. If studying is constantly associated with compulsion and fatigue, interest in it decreases even before the start of the school year.