My chiled is scared of the dark/scared when its night what do i do

you should make them sleep forever by stabbing them with a knife

explanation:

it's important for any number of settings.   but then i'm a retired teacher and my view may be biased.

it certainly will not weigh as a minus when applying to a college, while poor grades always work against you.

other factors are important like what you do to improve the community.  

yes this is an analog in my view