How time flies, the Lunar New Year holidays have come and gone. It is now six weeks into the new year, and some of us might have seen several changes in our education journey.
Primary Six students entered a new phase of their lives, Secondary Four students have moved onto tertiary institutions. Regardless of their examination results, there will always be a place for students in Singapore to pursue further education.
Now, let us stop to reflect – What does it mean to get an education? Is it restricted to getting yourselves the skills to excel in the job market? No! Education and learning are much more than all that. It should be a holistic journey that not only makes your brain sharper and widens your intellect, but also makes you more socially responsible. It is not something that is restricted to the four walls of the classroom. The most important aspects of learning are to be mastered outside the classroom. And where is this? Home, of course.
Getting across the right values
Parents are undoubtedly our first teachers. The imprint that they leave in the lives of their children is something that can seldom be removed. What does this imply?
It implies that as a parent you are responsible to get across the right values to your kids. Values are indeed one of the first qualities that we pick up as part of our learning process. Before all the technical knowledge and content that comes in, we need to lay a formidable foundation of the right values to serve as a guide to our children throughout their lives. Teach kids to love, care, share and show compassion. Induce a bit of curiosity in them and encourage them to speak their minds.
But there is something really important that you should do as a parent before you start to give out these lectures. Any guesses as to what that may be? You have got to be a role model yourself!
“Show your kid the way through your actions before you instruct them with words.”
Active involvement benefits
Continuous parental involvement in the learning process of their children is something that brings in countless benefits. Time is the currency of this age, isn’t it? With the various preoccupations and commitments that we have to deal with today, it does become hard for parents to make time for their kids. But parents need to realize that the time spent investing in the learning process of their kids can end up having a lifelong impact on the latter.
What does parental involvement do? Apart from imparting the right values, parental involvement ensures that kids gain an added sense of discipline in their study routines. You would see more responsible behaviour while completing homework or assignments. More parental involvement will also ensure that any specific learning difficulties of students are more quickly noticed. This increases the overall likelihood of kids doing better at school. Parental involvement in completing homework for school will also open up an avenue for greater parent-child bonding and ensure sound relationships within the family.
A few good words can go a long away
Sometimes we just tend to lose our cool as parents and end up being harsh on our children. This is a tendency that you need to get as far away from as you can. The right words can inspire your kids. During the learning process, if your child does something in a disciplined or exceptional manner, don’t hesitate to encourage or congratulate them. But what happens when your child appears to be a bit lazy or does not complete the work at hand in the proper manner? Well, this is the tricky part. Ensure that you remain composed. Give your child some constructive criticism. Explain the rationale behind the feedback, and work on explaining your feelings, not expressing them. The golden rule here is to remember that your criticism aims to inspire your children to more effective action and not to destroy their self-belief.
Make your children e-literate
The internet is the most empowering tool for learning today. But without e-literacy, it can turn into the worst nemesis of any individual. You need to train your kids and ensure that they show maturity while using the internet and other electronic devices. This will ensure that your children are safeguarded against cyber crimes and excel as learners. Help them get acquainted with the best tech in the right manner.
Introduce them and help them innovate
As you would have probably realized by now, the vital skill that is gaining salience today is the ability to innovate. This is a skill that we need to inculcate in our children. The first step is to introduce them to new ideas. Parents and family members can read together with children. Introduce them to good quality books, movies, music, and ideas. Help them think out of the box, encourage creativity and let them explore their ideas. In the long run, this will enhance their cognitive abilities and help them become innovators.
The role that parents and family are called to play in the learning process of a child is both challenging and exciting. Let’s ensure that we stay by our kids, offer them our wise words of wisdom, monitor their progress, provide them constructive criticism and help them excel in their lives. 🙂
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