Parenting coach Riddhi Deorah identifies five things parents should never say to kids before exams: "We're wasting money on you," "Your brother never gave me these problems," "Why are you so difficult?," "Your classmates are doing better," and "What's wrong with you?" These statements spike cortisol and tank focus and memory.
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If your child is not studying for their exams, you should never say these 5 things. Watch this video till the end because I have a very useful exam guide for you. When a child hears hurtful words, their brain goes into stress mode, which increases cortisol and reduces focus, memory, and motivation. Sometimes children do not do well because they take too much stress and pressure for exams. But these 5 sentences from parents can actually have a worse effect on their exam performance. We are wasting money on you. Your brother or sister never gave me these problems. Why are you so difficult? Your classmates are all doing better than you. What's wrong with you? Share this reel with a fellow parent and comment "exam" to get an exam support guide for your child.