Radio Commentary
No matter how busy parents are, there are things they can do
to help their children succeed in school.
To start,
it’s important to organize your time. Try to plan work and activities around
school and practice schedules.
Also plan
to do a few things at once. A child could start doing homework in the car while
the family is waiting for an older sibling to get out of school.
In fact, the car is a quiet place
where parents and children can talk together uninterrupted.
It’s also a
good idea to find other people to help. A babysitter can sometimes help with
homework. Grandparents who live nearby can often help with carpooling.
Friends and neighbors are often
willing to trade services and pitch in when needed.
Alternative
scheduling can also make a big difference. Though many parents check homework
at night, it sometimes works better for parents to do it in the morning, while
a child is eating breakfast.
If work
schedules make it possible to only have a quick dinner in the evenings, try to
compensate in the mornings with a big, hot breakfast.
Also
remember that weekend schedules can make up for weekday shortfalls.
And finally, it’s a good idea to
figure out a way to help at school even if your work schedule is complicated.
Be flexible and creative. But find
ways to stay involved.
