Good parenting creates edu-friendly environment

Dr. Md. Aminul Islam Swapon A home is a place where child lives permanently with his parent. It has a great role to play in shaping the responsibility and career of a child. In fact , home is the breeding ground of all qualities and habits a child learns and imbibes. But all children are not of same aptitude and disposition. Parents should be sensitive to their likes dislikes. It is at home where child learns the rudiments of values. One would be foolish to think that our education system meets the requirements of every child that enters at the tender age of five or six and leaves after thirteen years. However, some parents actually think that our schools are totally responsible for the education of their children. Parents who believe this may be putting their children at a disadvantage. Without question, the majority of what a young child learns will take place in school, but there is also much more that children will learn, and must learn, outside the classroom. It is my opinion that some of the most important lessons a child will learn are taught in the home. This means that parents have a responsibility to be active in their child's education. Two important questions follow from this statement. First, why should parents be an active participant in their child's education and second, what can they do to help their children be successful in school? Two very important considerations, yet many parents fail to recognize the importance of being involved in their child's education. To answer the first question as to why parents should be involved in their child's education, simply look at the numbers. One classroom teacher and twenty-five to thirty young minds to fill with knowledge can be a very difficult feat to accomplish. The ratio of teachers to students is just too high and although difficult to acknowledge, some students simply will fall between the cracks in the system. Parents are the safety net for their children yet too many of them fail to realize this important fact. The greatest resource any classroom teacher can utilize is the parents. The second question deals with what parents can do to help their children develop in conjunction with the efforts of the education system. The one simple thing that parents should do to assist in the formal education of their child is to take an interest in all aspects of their child's school activities: academics, extra-curricular activities and relationships. This means help them with their homework and know what they are doing in class. It means getting them involved in school sports teams, music, drama, clubs etc. Finally it means knowing how your child interacts with others, and if they need direction you are there for them. Some of the most important lessons of life are taught in the home. Parents should not expect some of those lessons to be taught in our schools. They must take responsibility and take an active part in the education of their children. After twenty-five years of being part of the education system, one can see why some students are successful while others struggle. In many cases, the education received in the home is the difference. Parents have a vital role in their child's education. By taking a few simple steps at home, you can help them enjoy school more, improve their studying and homework skills and prepare for college. The articles in this category, A Parent's Role in Education, are full of tips on to help them with their schoolwork, such as creating a positive learning environment to making learning fun. There are also articles on warning signs to help you identify potential learning or school problems. Nothing helps a child succeed like an involved parent. A little willingness from a child's parents can work wonders in the classroom. Read on to learn more about your role as a parent in the education of your child. Parents want their children to succeed in school, but a parent's role in that success must not be underestimated. In school as in life, consistent support from parents is crucial to sustaining a student's confidence and sense of achievement. Parents play four distinct roles in their child's education: cheerleader, friend, teacher and enforcer. An understanding of these roles can help your child step up to the challenges of learning. Children thrive on encouragement. It's just as important to support a child who doesn't perform well as it is to congratulate them for success. Real learning is not based on reward, but on the value your child places on the process itself. It's important to make something positive out of failure and to teach young learners this vital skill. Ask your child what they do when they fail at something they're good at - a missed tackle on the football field for example, or a missed key on the piano. This will help them to see how important it is to keep trying and it will teach them to access the skills they already have when faced with new or less interesting challenges. Learning about math and reading isn't the only struggle your child faces in school. Maybe they're having problems with a teacher, a group of friends, or a bully on the playground. Sometimes what they really need is someone who is willing to hear what they're thinking--and that someone should be you. With nobody to confide in, your child will have extra stress in their life, which can decrease self-esteem and motivation. Try to recall the struggles of your own school days. Here's a chance to start fresh and pass along a more positive experience. Listening respectfully to your child's concerns can be a major confidence booster all by itself. If you take your child seriously he's more likely to do the same for their education. You can't just leave it all up to the teacher. Sure, it's their job, but even the best and brightest can be hard pressed to address the individual needs of every child, especially in a crowded classroom. Children still need personal attention, so it's the role of the par

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Good parenting creates edu-friendly environment