Struggle of a parent

Bryan has been managing his school work with minimum help from parents for the past 4 years.

Until last year, he did fairly well. Last year he showed signs of having difficulty to cope with his work alone. Husband & me tried to coach him whenever we can. I am able to coach him on languages, whereas husband is able to guide him on Maths & Science. Do we really need a private tutor?? But like all other working parents , we are often too tired and too impatient.



In addition he is already very busy coping with school homework, badminton pratices (he is in school team) & dealing with his prefect's duties (helping discipline master to uphold law & oreder; involving in school newsletters publication) Alot of time, I can't help but feel bad in having to push him further in his academic study.



Afetr much internal struggle & counless discussion, we decided to give private tuition a try. I was all preapared for a full blown heated argument from Bryan, who is ever ready to speak his mind on issues he feels strongly. Surprisingly he did not argue against the idea. He just said 'OK lor." He is getting his first private tuition after Lunar New year.

Husband and me agreed to give private tuition a try till June, then we would review on its effectiveness. To think that he is only P5, I'm so stressed over his study, wonder how much can I endure as he goes further. Also there is Bernice to worry about when she enters P1 in 2010.