EBN- Mothers often describe some of their children as lacking concentration and distraction as they notice while reading a story with him that he is drawn to something else after a few minutes, and if he holds the pens and notebook to color; he leaves them after a while to play with something else.
Mothers’ fear is not limited to those moments at home, but extends to what will happen inside the classroom at nursery or the first grades at school, such as losing focus on what the teacher is saying and not paying attention to her.
Here are eight reasons for a child’s lack of focus at school:
Feeling hungry or sleepy, or being preoccupied with something, or as a result of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Anxiety : “Tends to lock up the brain,” making school difficult for young children who are worried about their parents separating, about making a mistake, or about not being the best.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder : Children with obsessive-compulsive disorder , which often begins in the school years, are an additional source of distraction and lack of focus.
Learning difficulties : Children with dyslexia feel frustrated or ashamed that they cannot do what other children in the class do.
Difficult tasks : When the task required of the child is difficult or not enjoyable, he becomes bored and quickly shifts his attention to something more exciting.
Common Distractions : A child’s curious mind is always looking for distractions such as a TV, a gadget, or even a small toy in the corner of the room, especially when he is busy doing homework.
Lack of parental attention : In order to get parental attention, children sometimes deliberately avoid focusing on the tasks required of them; so make sure to spend time with your child whenever possible.
Lack of sleep : Make sure your child gets enough sleep every day and at the usual time as well, as lack of sleep greatly affects the concentration of young children.
