Every time I read the same studying advice about ‘finding a quiet place to study’ , my blood boils. 

Why does everyone give the same advice?

I don’t agree at all !!!   I’ve had students who simply work better when there’s noise, and lost of it.  Sure, there are a handful of kids who need absolute silence to read or do math problems, but there are just as many who would rather be surrounded by other people, a tv, or a radio!

Why do we all have to study in quiet?  Why do we tell kids they have to study alone in their rooms?  I hated being in my room to study!  I felt like I was missing out on something, especially when I heard the tv or laughter from downstairs.  You bet I rushed to get my homework done fast. 

I believe that there are many kids who would rather study in the kitchen or in the living room than in solitary confinement upstairs.  They would rather be near people.  Maybe they could actually study better with some background noise (I personally work best when there’s a lot going on).

Here’s another point to add to this issue.  Have you ever thought that maybe it would be good for kids to learn how to tune out noise and distractions and practice focusing at their task at hand?

How many workplaces are completely silent?  Aren’t we trying to prepare our children for the workforce?  Shouldn’t we try to emulate a real-work environment?

What do you think?

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