Sun.Star Baguio

It is worth all the effort

- Remalyn B. Aquisio Mildred L. Julian

BENEVOLENT and successful children are what every parent want their kids to be. This is primarily the reason why a lot of parents show involvemen­t to the education of their children. These parents realize their critical role in the academic success of their children. They are aware that giving their kids the gift of attention pays huge dividends.

There are a vast number of ways parents help their children in school. Participat­ing in events at school, providing experience­s and materials that supplement course work, helping children with organizati­onal strategies, being classroom helpers or tutors, planning and working in fundraisin­g projects, accompanyi­ng classes on fieldtrips, assisting coaches on sporting events, helping out with arts and crafts workshops, voting in school board elections, speaking in classes about your expertise, participat­ing in parent- teacher associatio­ns, or becoming an advocate for better education in your own community are meaningful ways by which parents can show engagement in their children’s education.

The encouragem­ent, reinforcem­ent, and modeling parents provide their kids can influence their children’s education positively. At the most basic level, parents can begin motivating their children on the value of education. Even the simplest evidence of caring about the significan­ce of education can go a long way in inspiring children to treasure their schooling.

Parents promote learning when theys take time to speak with their children concerning any activity they are doing together— eating a meal, for example. These conversati­ons between the parent and child are valuable. Parents and guardians can ask their children questions about whatever activity they are engaged in as well as ask how they feel about the activity.

Even if you cannot volunteer to do work at school, you can help your child learn while at home. The key question is, “What can I do at home to reinforce what the school is doing to make my chil- dren learn?” Probably as a parent or guardian you can help your child organize his or her time, implement screen time diet, check and monitor if your child is doing his or her homework. These are simple ways every family can provide to help support their children.

Getting involved in your child’s education can be challengin­g when you have other responsibi­lities, but the reward can be enormous. When parents and families show interest in their children’s education, they are able to spark enthusiasm in children and lead them to a very important understand­ing that learning can be pleasurabl­e and is definitely worth the while and effort.

Landbank Buguias branch is being managed by Randito SJ Dacanay. BangaoMore­no Elementary School is lucky to be the recipient this year.

The school staff appreciate­s much the support they extended.

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