SCHOOLING
Too much and too difficult homework is the reason more and more children seek medical treatment for stress, according to a psychiatrist. Jom Chumchuay, of Manarom hospital, a private hospital specialising in psychiatric treatment in Bang Na district, called on teachers to be mindful of children's need to rest and relax after school.
He said some families were unhappy that their children were being made to spend almost three hours on homework. Such long hours after a full day at school could easily put children under strain.
The child and youth psychiatrist issued the warning after he noticed more and more children were being diagnosed with stress.
He advised teachers to group their pupils into fast and slow learners and assign homework according to each child's learning ability.
He warned that in extreme cases, stress could cause a nervous breakdown in children. The children may be unable to focus, become inattentive and want to take their own lives.
He suggested parents monitor whether their children exhibit any signs of anxiety and tension. Stress can eventually affect their performance in school and relationships with others.
Besides homework, Dr Jom said stress can also be brought on by other factors, such as teacher's reprimands and relationships with friends going sour.
Family was another factor, he said. Some child patients told him they feared their parents would not love them or put them second behind their siblings.
He said kids are also vulnerable when they see their parents quarrel or fight.
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