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There are many ways that parents can encourage education in their household.
However, in our busy lives we tend to forget the single most important factor in our children’s lives: education. If we, as parents, are not involved in our own children’s education then who will be? We have to step up as parents so that our future generation can be well educated. Here are some tips:
1. Set An Example. To encourage your children to do well in their education, you have to be the prime example. Talk to them about your achievements when you were in school or clubs you joined. Your children look up to you and admire you; you have to set the example.
2. Encourage Reading. It’s even better if you read together. Children actually do love books, especially when the parents are enjoying the book with them. Reading helps expand the imaginations, and reading books helps improve grades.
3. Writing. Encouraging your children to write their own stories is a way for them to be proud of their own work. This helps increase a sense of accomplishment and improve necessary writing skills that are critical when they grow older.
4. After School Clubs and Activities. Getting them involved in school activities will keep them on track to better grades and friendships. Get them involved in something they are interested in and encourage them to also try something new; otherwise, they may never know if they will like it or not. Usually these clubs require good grades and help encourage them to do well in school.
5. Do Homework Together. Watching them and getting involved when they are doing homework makes your child aware that you are involved in their education. This helps them do better so they can impress you and keep those good grades.
6. Incentives and Rewards for Good Grades. When your child comes home with excellent report cards, you should reward them. Rewarding them is encouraging them to continue to do well in school. The reward doesn’t have to be much; maybe bake them their favorite cookies or pizza. Something as simple as their favorite food is an excellent way to show them how you appreciate their hard work and that it’s not going unnoticed.
7. Create Games. If your child is struggling with math or any subject, find games to help them improve. Your child is probably frustrated when he or she has a hard time with a certain subject, but when you as a parent assist them and find alternatives to help them understand, it helps them with confidence they need to improve.
8. Show Them Different Career Paths. I loved going to work with my mom when I was young. It helped me understand and appreciate the work she did every single day. Ask friends or neighbors if they can talk to your child about the type of work they do so that when your child is about to enter the world of work, they are prepared and will study hard to get where they want to be.
9. Have Lunch With Them. Every now and then, take an extra lunch break and go eat lunch with your child. This will help them appreciate you as their parent and as their teacher.
10. The Earlier The Better. Teaching your child even as young as a newborn will help them grow up to be intelligent and social. Having excellent social skills is needed to get an excellent job and do well in school. Even newborns are learning about their new environment and they will continue to learn every day. Encourage their learning and social skills starting when they are born.
11. Write them notes. My kids love it when I put a little letter in their lunch box. I don’t make it fancy or anything, just a simple letter encouraging them to keep doing well in school. Simple notes are a great surprise, and they will love it. Sometimes they will write you a note back.
