How can a parent influence child's education ?

Gurur Bramha..Gurur Vishnu

Gururdevo Maheshwaraha !

Gurur sakshath.. ParaBramha, Tasmai

Shri Gurave namah !! 🙏🏻

Hello guys,

We used to render the above sloka almost everyday during our schooling..right ??

A great childhood memory to remember now ❤️

Guru is someone who dispells darkness and was given utmost respect in the society, right from the earliest civilizations. They enjoyed the highest stature during the Vedic period which flourished in our mother land. Apart from the teachers who help us excel in academics, it's the Parents, who obviously are first teachers to any individual, who plays a major role in shaping up a generation.

It's always beneficial to consider the role of parents in their child's education in order to guide them in an appropriate path. How can parents impact by grooming their Little ones into a human being, which the world actual needs now ??

Firstly let's divide the role of parents into these different categories in grooming their kids :

Supporting actively in child's education 

Always keep this in mind that, half of a child's achievement in school can be accounted for by factors outside the school, mainly the parental support. This support ranges from being responsible for making sure that the child arrives at school well-rested, well-fed, and ready to learn, to setting high expectations for their child. The first role model to any kid will be their parents, which is an undeniable fact. So the parent needs to be a positive role model for the child in helping to shape the child's opinions and attitudes about learning. Firstly, they need to display a positive attitude toward school. If parents have a positive attitude, the child will also carry the same. They must be careful in how they address school concerns in front of their child. If they display a negative attitude toward school, their child may adopt the same. Nextly, they also need to keep in touch with their child's school and have a positive relationship with the teacher, ( regarding their kid though ;) )

Making home a good place to learn  

Another important factor in parenting is to encourage their child to share information with them about school & listen carefully to their child regarding every aspect and respond with proper understanding. Talk with them about troubling experiences. Ask your child to describe what happened and how he/she felt. You don’t have to provide solutions. You don’t need to have all the answers to be a good parent. Just listening to them talk and asking clarifying questions will help them make sense of their experiences and integrate memories.

Show them acts of love, give them positive experiences. They should improve the ability to experience positive experiences themselves and offer them to others. Being a good parent means you need to teach your child the moral in what is right and what is wrong. Setting limits and being consistent are the keys to good discipline. Be kind and firm when enforcing those rules. Focus on the reason behind the child’s behavior. And make it an opportunity to learn for the future, rather than to punish for the past :)

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Another important aspect regarding children is they are aware of racial differences as early as infancy. Although parents may feel uncomfortable talking to their children about race, these are important conversations to have. No one is colorblind. It is crucial to teach children to appreciate and respect difference. We should make them learn these morales from the earliest possible stage of their life.

Concentrate on cognitive growth of children

Providing a loving environment is an essential factor in the cognitive growth of your children. An attentive environment with both physical and verbal expressions of love will create an ideal atmosphere for the development of your child’s emotional skills and build a solid bond between you and your child. So what's the use of this in a child's education ??? This boosts their self-confidence and gives them a chance to focus their attention on other aspects of development since they do not have to waste time searching for approval and love. Also, through kisses & hugs, kids get to know how to express affection and successfully use body language as means of communication. 

Since children learn more by playing, it is always a good idea to try and make their activities a little more fun. Some children respond well in an environment that is soothing and calming but other children may thrive in an environment that has a lot of hustle and bustle. Understanding what kind of environment your child prefers to study is the first step to increase the concentration level in him/her.

Keep electronic gadgets away and allow children to play with regular toys, activities that improve attention and concentration, and concentration exercises. Studies have shown these gadgets actually reduce attention span and memory power, along with effecting eye sight of children so they should be used sparingly. In addition you can also explain or visualise virtually some selected parts from the our epics Ramayan and Mahabharat, and works like Jataka tales & Bhagavatam etc which has lots of short stories regarding way of life, respecting elders and following dharma.

Spot their interest carefully

Dude, Life is a lot easier when you know what you are supposed to be when you grow up. If the path is clearly mapped out when you know what you were born to do well, significant confusion and anxiety about the future can be prevented. Right ?? Watch to see what your child is drawn to, and what he can develop rapid mastery about, is it- Reading? Math? Music? Science? Sports? Socialization? Communication skills? Tracking where he has ease and enjoyment can point you to identification of potential. Watching where he can focus, will point you toward his potential and gives you a chance to develop those gifts. Don’t be limited by the big talents either, because many times it is the smallest indicators that point toward the greatest natural gifting.

Remember, Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up. You are your child’s emotional coach & It’s upto you to help kids to talk about their feelings, label them, and feel understood :)

Behind every young child who believes in himself is a parent who believed first and keep it in mind the mental strength of the kid is always important than their grades :) 

When the child is becoming a knowledge hub in the school he must grow into a gentle human at home under ur guidence.

Alvida !!

-@ K Harish sai manikanta

Subject credits : Vineesha Kore