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It is estimated that only 5 – 10% of kids legitimately hate school.  They may not always like the work they must do, but they usually find something about school they enjoy.  Usually students enjoy the social camaraderie with their peers.  Think back to your school days and usually your best memories are the social interactions you had.  It is usually a sign of a much larger problem when a child absolutely hates everything about school. If your child really hates school over a long period of time, it could be because of one of the following reasons to be addressed here over the next 5 Y3K Tutor In Your Home Blog posts.

Your child takes in cues from you. If you are excited about school, they will be too.

Have your student re-establish their school sleep schedule at least a few days before school starts.

Allowing kids to choose their own supplies and pack their own lunches can help them feel involved in the back to school process.

Students lose between 1 to 3 months worth of math skills over the summer. Reviewing the previous year’s math can refresh their memory and have them ready for the new school year.

To minimize back to school stress, try doing a walk-through ahead of time. Visit the school to see where classrooms and lockers are.

To relieve new school year anxiety, take your student shopping. Buying and using new clothes, bags & supplies can settle one's nerves.

Put your child's backpack on a scale and weigh it. Remember it shouldn't weigh more than 15% of their body weight.

Accumulated papers in a backpack can become very heavy. Frequent binder checks can solve this problem. Students should carry only what they need.

A fully loaded backpack should not weigh more than 15% of a student's body weight. A 100 lb student should not be carrying more than 15 lbs.