Parental Involvement in the Education of Children in times of Pandemic

Leslie D. Pasion

Our National Hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal, said, "Youth is the hope of our future." Parents and teachers have a special role to play in carrying out this message. It is of the utmost importance that parents and teachers work together to improve the education of children.

In this time of the pandemic, parents are facing demanding tasks. In spite of the decision to try to keep the school as active as possible at the time of the corona virus, it is still necessary to use distance learning to a large extent. It must be borne in mind that responsibility for teaching lies with the school, but parents can help and contribute in many ways.

Parents' main role is to help the child follow the instructions of the teachers and the school. Parents can mostly help by helping their children study at home. Guiding guidance does not require parents to learn the lessons bit by bit. There are things parents can do with these limitations. Parents have a major role to play in the education of their children under the new normal. Parents will support the delivery of education in the new normal, as their role is important. "Everyone should take care of it, because quality could be possible if we put our hands together."

Parents involvement in their children's learning makes children realize the reason for their existence. They begin to dream, build self-confidence, and strive to do better when they see the support and love of their parents. "At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to the success of the child is the positive involvement of parents."

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The author is Elementary School Teacher II at Sapang Biabas Resettlement

Elementary School, Division of Mabalacat City.