Radio Commentary
It
is important for parents to understand the enormous influence they can have in
helping their children do well in school. Their contribution cannot possibly be
overstated. It is evident in every area of a child’s academic life.
Parents
can be especially helpful in two major areas: attitude and life experience. Both
have a major bearing on school performance.
As
a start, parents can play board games or take part in other activities with
their children. Go for walks and talk about what you see around you.
These simple activities can help children
develop a thirst for learning. They can also enhance curiosity and powers of
observation and creativity.
Parents
should also talk with their children as often as possible, even as they go
about their daily chores. These everyday conversations help build vocabulary
and language skills in a very natural way.
Children
hear the rhythms and incorporate new words without even realizing that
important learning is taking place.
It’s
always very helpful to have books and magazines available for children to read
in their home. Sometimes, it’s a good idea to let your children read to you. If
they see a word they don’t know, you can explore it together.
This
habit will serve them well as their reading skills improve and they tackle more
challenging literature and assignments.
Supportive
and caring parents go a very long way in helping bring about success in school.
