Stage fear isn’t just nervousness. It’s physical. Sweaty palms. Dry throat. Trembling voice. My 11-year-old son had all of it. Even reading a paragraph aloud in class was a challenge.

We enrolled him in PlanetSpark out of desperation. But what unfolded over four months was nothing short of inspiring.

Month 1: Zero Pressure

He barely spoke. The teacher focused on comfort — storytelling games, casual topics, humor. There was no pressure to perform. Just a space to try.

Month 2: Small Wins

He narrated his first story. Stumbled a bit, but smiled at the end. Started sending video submissions. He looked...proud.

Month 3: The Leap

He was nominated for a PlanetSpark debate. He researched, practiced, rehearsed. He placed second.

Then came the school’s debate competition. He signed up voluntarily. Practiced harder. He won first place.

What Changed?

• He found a safe space to fail and try again.

• He received non-judgmental feedback.

• He gained tools: speech structuring, pausing, rebuttals, and more.

Our Takeaways as Parents

• Stage fear doesn’t disappear. But it can be managed.

• Confidence is built, not gifted.

• Coaching matters. Encouragement matters more.

Is PlanetSpark Good for Kids With Anxiety?

Yes. Because they don’t force performance — they nurture comfort.

Final Verdict

Our son now speaks in front of dozens. But more importantly, he believes he can. That’s not a personality shift — that’s a confidence evolution. And that’s what PlanetSpark delivered.