How to cope with repeating a grade

There are many children who experience extreme anxiety or stress because they did not pass the school year and would have to repeat the grade. It’s never an easy position to be in but here are a few coping mechanisms to help you get through it.

• Don’t be too hard on yourself.As daunting and disappointing as it sounds, it’s not the end of the world. There will always be bumps in the road. Try your best not to feel bad about yourself because of it. Practice having a good attitude and work your hardest to get through to the next grade.
• If you were held back, it does not mean that you are stupid or a bad student. It simply means that you need some more time to reach the benchmarks of that specific grade.
• Stay positive and motivated.
• Eventually you will have to tell your friends that you are being held back. Think about whether you want to tell them in person or by phone or social media.
• Your classmates may pick on you for having to repeat a grade, but try not to let it bother you. Decide what you will say to negative people ahead of time so it will be easier to keep your composure.
• Apply Yourself – If you want todo well in school, you need to work hard at it every day. Put in the time and effort and you will reap the rewards later on.
• Speak up and communicate if you feel that you are struggling in this grade again. Get help before it’s too late.