Why parents should NEVER tutor math

Comparison of a parent tutoring math versus a professional tutor: with a parent the child tries to impress, old dynamics resurface and mistakes feel judged; with a tutor the student starts with a clean slate and mistakes are handled calmly.

Short answer: Parents usually shouldn’t be their child’s math tutor because the relationship gets in the way. Your child wants to impress you, old family dynamics surface, and frustration on either side triggers stress that shuts down learning. Being good at math is not the same as being good at teaching it. A tutor starts […]