As the college entrance examination approaches, if a child falls ill, parents should not panic but instead offer the necessary comfort and care. Experts from the ks5u College Entrance Examination Resource Network believe that children should face the challenge boldly, overcome themselves, and invest in the test with a healthy mind and body. During this period, intense study disrupts the child's normal living routine, especially their sleep habits, making it difficult to ensure outdoor exercise and regular sleep time. Over time, this can lead to physical and mental fatigue in children. These factors can result in a decline in physical strength and health, compounded by the psychological pressure of the approaching exam. Some children easily fall ill, and some parents may become very anxious, fearing it will affect their child's exam results. Emotionally, they may show regret, anxiety, and helplessness, believing that their child falling ill at this time is very unfortunate and predicting poor exam performance.
In fact, if a child falls ill, it is not a major issue unless the parent's emotions negatively impact the child, truly affecting their exam performance. During the illness, besides carefully controlling anxious emotions, parents should allow the child to engage in more leisure activities to distract them from the stress and frustration caused by being sick. What leisure activities are suitable? Experts from ks5u suggest two: listening to music and taking walks. Music conveys an atmosphere that regulates psychological activities, promotes the secretion of substances beneficial to health, adjusts blood flow and nerve transmission, keeping one refreshed and cheerful. However, choose music carefully; avoid jazz, rock, or songs with accompaniment. Opt for soft music (gentle piano pieces or saxophone) for the child to listen to. Secondly, accompany the child on walks. Do not keep the child confined to bed thinking they need rest; this could make them emotionally low and impatient, which is not conducive to recovery and might make them feel like a helpless patient. Instead, take them outdoors for walks, engaging in close conversations to divert their attention from their illness and alleviate exam-related concerns and pressures. If possible, walk in a serene and quiet environment to breathe fresh air, refresh the mind, and aid in quicker recovery.
When a child falls ill before an exam, they may doubt their testing skills and levels. At this time, parental psychological suggestion can enhance the child’s self-esteem. Experts from ks5u believe that a child falling ill is a common occurrence. In normal circumstances, parents naturally respond by promptly seeking medical care and active treatment. However, as the exam approaches, some parents may view their child's illness as troublesome and stressful, fearing delays in study and exam impact. This leads to extreme anxiety, sometimes expressed in front of the child with statements like "Why are you so unlucky right before the exam?" Such expressions directly transfer anxiety to the child, who already feels burdened by the illness. They worry about missing crucial instructions from teachers, leading to further anxiety, impatience, and helplessness. If parents fail to provide appropriate comfort and instead blame the child, it exacerbates the child's stress and fear of exams. Therefore, during the child's illness, parents must suppress their own anxiety and approach the situation with warmth and psychological comfort. How can this be done? We recommend three key points: first, face the situation calmly with a smile to convey closeness and warmth, eliminating any fear of parental worry or blame; second, provide meticulous care, including gentle touches like stroking the child's head or holding their hand, conveying affection and reducing psychological pressure; third, avoid discussing the exam and share happy stories to maintain the child's positive mood.
Candidates are advised to pay special attention to diet and health in the days leading up to the exam. Falling ill before the exam is a painful experience, causing worry for family and personal distress due to fears of underperformance. Reflecting on such experiences, candidates should focus on maintaining health and positivity. Even though worries may arise, it is important to calm oneself and recognize the opportunity ahead. Regardless of setbacks, one must seize the moment and not let illness hinder progress. The effort invested in preparation is immense, and repeating a year is undesirable. With determination, success can still be achieved, learning valuable lessons in perseverance and resilience. ks5u experts advise candidates to maintain physical fitness before the exam, avoiding focusing solely on studying at the expense of exercise. Do not wait until illness strikes to regret lack of care. Related articles: [03/11] Plans for异地高考for migrant children are about to be announced, with eligibility requirements set.