学校の定期テストや入学試験が近づく中、子供が家で勉強したいと休みたいと言った場合、親はどう対応すべきか悩むことがある。入学試験に備えて学校を休み、自宅で勉強する家庭もあるが、定期テスト前に学校を休むべきかどうかは場合による。学校で学ぶメリットや情報が漏れるリスクも考慮すべきだ。最終的には個々の状況によって対応が異なるが、子供と話し合い、学校の先生と相談することが重要である。
With periodic tests and entrance exams looming, some children may want to study even if it means cutting back on sleep. Some children choose to stay home and study or attend cram schools before exams.
“My son wants to stay home and study for the periodic tests and exams. Can he take a day off from school for this?”
The poster asked for permission for their son to skip school to focus on “test study.” It is quite impressive that the child wants to skip school to study hard. However, they seem conflicted about whether to grant their child’s wish. How should they respond?
If the situation permits, is it possible to skip school before entrance exams?
Aside from periodic tests, some families choose to skip school before entrance exams due to various reasons and circumstances. Let’s consider why it might be acceptable to skip school before entrance exams.
Some cases prioritize health management before the exams.
As the exams approach and concerns about the spread of infections rise, some families may choose to skip school as part of health management, increasing home study or reinforcing school attendance. Both children and parents may desire this. In this case, consulting with the homeroom teacher and taking the day off to study at home should be fine if there are no issues. Entrance exams have a significant impact on a student’s future.
There is room for consideration if the study material is already completed.
In some cases, all required lessons for the entrance exams may have already been completed. If the topics to be studied are finished, attending daily classes that are unrelated to the exams might be pointless. In such a situation, prioritizing home study is possible. Furthermore, if access to self-study rooms at cram schools is available early, skipping school can create a conducive environment for focused study.
Is it advisable to skip school before periodic tests?
Entrance exams are crucial in one’s life and do not occur frequently in a year, so it is understandable to consider granting the son’s wish to take a day off for study. However, periodic tests are typically held at least once per term. Consider taking a day off from school to prepare for the test study.
Benefits of studying at school
Periodic tests are usually based on the current learning content. However, skipping school may lead to falling behind in that subject. If you understand the topic, you can review it by attending classes again, but if not, you can ask the teacher for clarification on the spot. These benefits seem more significant than those of studying at home or attending cram schools. What are your thoughts?
There may be announcements related to the exams.
In the case of periodic tests, many schools inform students of the test content until the last minute. If you skip school intending to study for the test, you might miss important information or announcements related to the exam. It can be a bit frightening to think about accidentally taking the test without being properly informed.
It is not often voiced loudly, but “I’m studying at home by skipping school.”
Prior to entrance exams and periodic tests, the son expressed a desire to skip school to focus on studying. Considering the past discussions, would it be fair to say that “skipping school before entrance exams is tacitly accepted, but it poses a higher risk before periodic tests”? The importance and requirements of entrance exams and periodic tests are vastly different. Therefore, it might be necessary to have a discussion with the children to ensure they share the same perspective as you. If any issues arise during the periodic test period that require skipping school to study, alternative solutions may have to be considered. In such cases, it is advisable to consult with the class teacher.
Of course, the conclusion varies depending on individual circumstances. If someone asked you to skip school to study for a test, how would you react?
Author: Yoyo Sakuramiya | Editor: Mikiko Ogino | Illustration: Ponko