THE ROLES OF PARENT IN A CHILD ACADEMIC SUCCESS

THE ROLES OF PARENT IN A CHILD ACADEMIC SUCCESS

Introduction

A childs education starts from home. Parents are their first teachers and they have a key role in shaping up their character. Both home and school have to join hands together to mould a childs actual learning. 

For a child to succeed academically, both parents have to stretch forth a helping hand in their educational journey and travel with them with true inspiration. According to research and studies, parental encouragement had played a crucial role in successful students. Their role is not limited to home but involvement in school activities too.

Here are a few ways which parents can adopt to help with their childs education:

1. Be a role model

Children would be easily inspired by what their parents do. So, it would be good to be a role model in their learning phase. Parents are first teachers and so learn the first things together at home. Show them how exciting and meaningful a school life can be if they give out their best.

2. Read together

Doing things together with parents give them a sense of support and confidence. Reading the lessons together is one of the best ways to be close with the childs learning at school.

3. Oversee childs activity

It is important to have an eye on the childs activity in school and home. Give timely advice and correct any abnormal behavior right from the childhood days and inspire them to be good citizens. Help them to be more organized with their daily routine.

4. No over scheduling

It is not a good idea to over schedule them with learning activities at home. They are spending about half of their day at school. Help them schedule their extra learning and homework time at home without burdening them. Balancing the time between lessons, play time and rest.

5. Provide pleasant atmosphere

Parents should make sure that the children are provided with a peaceful and pleasant atmosphere at home. It is good to avoid discussing family problems in the presence of their children and dont create a mess at home with unnecessary quarrels.

6. Give constructive criticism

If you notice that your kid is not performing well or giving less importance to studies, correct them at the beginning. Have some patience and give only constructive criticism if you notice any downsides. Make them understand what is right and wrong rather than simply blaming them.

7. Help with home assignments

Giving good support to children in their studies would really lift their spirit for learning. Show it with small gestures such as helping them with home assignments and projects. Do it together and help them with some tips and guidance in doing the assignments better.

8. Prepare them for tests

When it is their exam time, dont leave them alone with their lessons. Help them to prepare for the tests with good guidance and support. You may even conduct mini tests at home before the actual test to lessen their exam worries and tensions.

9. Reward them for results

Giving good motivation is important for a child to perform better with studies. Therefore, dont hesitate to reward them if they come up with some good results in the tests. This also gives them the spirit to perform better every next time.

10. Be a good friend

Last but not the least for today, it is important to be a good friend of your children. Give them a space to share anything that comes to their mind and express their true feelings.

PREPARED BY: 

FAGBULE ILELABOYE PETER.

THE REGISTRAR, 

ADVANCED BREED COMPREHENSIVE COLLEGE, SAGAMU.