| All child experts will tell you: one of the | | | | stay there. Which means they will read more, |
| most important ways of encouraging your | | | | write more, and just as importantly, take |
| child's interest in school is to set up his | | | | pride in whatever they make when they're |
| own study corner. Having a dedicated | | | | there. They feel responsible for what they've |
| ?learning area??including a space to write | | | | done, and they're darn proud of it. (Here's a |
| and even his own Child Desk?encourages him to | | | | tip: keep the wall next to the child desk |
| focus on his homework and even enjoy it. | | | | empty, or hang a bulletin board, so they can |
| Here's why: | | | | post their recent art works.) |
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| No distractions | | | | Greater Comfort |
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| When a child shares a desk or a computer | | | | When a child uses an adult-sized desk or |
| table with other people, other people or the | | | | table and chair when doing homework, they're |
| things on the desk can easily distract him. | | | | forced to slouch forward on the desk, |
| For example, he may sit down at the desk to | | | | shoulders hunched. Their legs dangle on the |
| do research on a report on dinosaurs, but | | | | very high chairs, or they end up sitting |
| then fiddle with Mommy's rolodex or discover | | | | precariously on pillows just so they can |
| his brother's computer games. A dedicated | | | | reach the screen. Kids give up trying to be |
| child desk lets you limit distractions. For | | | | comfortable and just try to finish their |
| example, you can ensure the child's desk is | | | | homework or research as fast as they can. Not |
| in an area that the television cannot be | | | | exactly the kind of homework habits you want |
| heard. You can also minimize the clutter on | | | | to develop. |
| the table, leaving only art or writing | | | | |
| supplies and paper. Even if she feels | | | | This leads to posture problems that can |
| restless and unfocused, there isn't anything | | | | eventually cause fatigue, discomfort, and |
| left for her to do but study. | | | | aches and pains (especially in the neck, |
| | | | shoulder and back area). They won't be able |
| Teaches neatness and responsibility | | | | to concentrate, much less enjoy what they're |
| | | | doing and be inclined to continue doing it |
| When a child has his own child desk or study | | | | longer than they have to. Computer tables and |
| table, you can easily monitor whether or not | | | | child desks that are designed especially for |
| he takes care of his things. Did he put away | | | | children circumvent these problems and make |
| his crayons? Has he kept his papers neatly | | | | ?work? more pleasant. They discover learning |
| stored in a folder? You won't be able to do | | | | is fun?as long as they have the right |
| that if he shares the table with somebody | | | | ?support?. |
| else. First of all, he may not have his own | | | | |
| space to store his study materials. Second of | | | | In conclusion, a child desk is an important |
| all, you don't know who left the clutter (and | | | | piece of furniture for the personal |
| you can bet the child will always say it | | | | development of a child. The study habits, |
| wasn't his fault). | | | | which she learns early in life, will |
| | | | undoubtedly benefit her educational and her |
| Gives a sense of pride and ownership | | | | eventual professional development for the |
| | | | rest of her life. Though a child desk cannot |
| Children like having their own special place, | | | | guarantee a straight 'A' student, it is a |
| and when they have a child desk they can | | | | great place to start. |
| really call their own, they're more likely to | | | | |