What helps when a child at tutoring mocks my child’s handwriting? 

Parenting Perspective 

When another child mocks your child’s handwriting during tutoring, the sting can be deeper than it appears. Writing is personal — it’s how a child expresses thought and identity. Being mocked for it can leave them embarrassed, hesitant, or even fearful to write in front of others. Your aim is to help your child rebuild confidence, set respectful boundaries, and find calm, constructive ways to respond, without losing trust in their own progress. 

Begin With Emotional Reassurance 

When your child shares, “They laughed at my writing,” respond with warmth, not correction: 

“That must have felt awful — you were just trying your best.” 

Avoid saying, “It’s not that bad” or “Ignore it.” Such phrases can feel dismissive. Your first job is to help your child feel safe again before teaching strategies. 

Separate Skill From Self-Worth 

Remind your child that handwriting — like any skill — improves with time, and mockery doesn’t measure ability. Say: 

“Handwriting can change, but kindness doesn’t. Their words don’t define your worth.” 

This message reframes the experience. It teaches that someone else’s impatience or pride reflects on them, not your child. 

Teach a Calm, Firm Response 

If the teasing happens again, give your child short, confident phrases to say: 

“Please don’t make fun of it — I’m still learning.” or “You don’t need to like it, but it’s not kind to laugh.” 

Encourage them to use an even tone and return to their work immediately. Calm assertiveness disarms mockery far more effectively than anger. 

Role-Play for Confidence 

At home, practise the exchange. Have your child act out the situation and try the response until it feels natural. Then praise their calm tone and body language. This rehearsal helps them stay steady in real situations, even when emotions flare. 

Communicate With the Tutor 

If the behaviour repeats or affects your child’s focus, speak privately to the tutor. Keep your tone factual and cooperative: 

“My child’s been teased about their handwriting during class. Could you help keep the environment kind and focused?” 

Tutors can usually step in discreetly and set the tone for respectful collaboration. 

Rebuild Self-Trust Through Encouragement 

Spend time at home celebrating progress, not perfection. Show them old pages and say: 

“Look how much your writing has improved.” 

Encourage journaling, drawing, or writing stories — activities that make writing feel joyful again, not something to hide. 

Model Self-Compassion 

Let your child see you handle your own mistakes with humour and grace. For example: 

“Even adults have messy handwriting sometimes — what matters is the message, not the shape of the letters.” 

Children absorb resilience by watching it, not just hearing about it. 

Spiritual Insight 

Islam teaches that Allah Almighty values effort and sincerity, not outward perfection. Mockery, even about something small like handwriting, goes against the gentleness that faith calls for. Teaching your child to respond with calm composure helps them mirror prophetic humility — knowing that true worth is found in character, not appearances. 

Kindness and Dignity in the Noble Quran 

Allah Almighty states in the noble Quran at Surah Al Hujuraat (49), Verse 11: 

‘Those of you who are believers, do not let a nation ridicule another nation, as perhaps it may be that they are better than them…and do not insult each other; and do not call each other by (offensive) nicknames…’ 

This verse forbids any form of mockery and reminds children that outward traits — handwriting, looks, skills — never define superiority. Dignity is preserved by humility, not comparison. 

Value of Effort in the Teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ 

It is recorded in Sahih Bukhari, Hadith 1, that the holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 

‘Actions are judged by intentions, and every person will be rewarded according to what he intended.’ 

This Hadith beautifully teaches that Allah Almighty rewards sincerity, not polish or perfection. When your child writes with good effort and honest intention, they are already succeeding — no matter what others say. 

When your child learns to face mockery over something as personal as handwriting with calm self-assurance, they discover the foundation of lifelong confidence — knowing their value doesn’t depend on others’ opinions. 

Through your empathy, guidance, and faith-rooted perspective, they will grow into a learner who writes not for approval, but with purpose — remembering that Allah Almighty reads hearts before He ever judges handwriting.