Chess Guidelines for Parents & Rules of the Academy

From Sai Prahlad K, Coach:

1. Do not scold your child for mistakes in chess. only I will do the needful scolding. Parents do not scold or beat them for mistakes in chess.
   
2. If I take disciplinary action, don’t interfere.
   
3. Have realistic objectives. A child cannot understand everything in 1 day. Whenever you learn something new it will be difficult and hard, striving is needed. You need to give a minimum of 3 months.

1. Play the tournaments and simuls. Whatever possible. Winning/Losing is secondary. Playing, getting experience, and sportsmanship is more important.

Don’t fret about losing. Time and patience are needed. Don’t limit your child’s growth. Let them play, get beaten up, and rise up. This will make them better individuals. We are using the Natural Method of Development. Not everyone will be able to follow the path. But those that do will get results.

1. Do not encourage quitting, moving from 1 field to other will not make them champions. Time, energy, money, and attention should be invested for growth.
   
2. Do not encourage cheating. With technology, there are ways to cheat using computer guidance or adult guidance.

1. Age is not a barrier. Don’t think your child can’t do this or that, encourage them to act. There are many small 5.5 years in level 3. Like Ajay, Dhakshan, and so forth.
   
2. Make sure the students attend the class with an empty mind, empty bowl, and cup.
   Learning from too many people at a young age can cause confusion about ideas.

1. Feel free to communicate with me / call during day time.

To be able to provide so many events back to back and classes and technical side. Takes a lot of time and effort. So please aid me to the best of your ability.