How Parents Can Support Their Child’s Education
Parents are a child’s first and most influential teachers. Their involvement plays a key role in shaping academic success, confidence, and personal growth. Research shows that students with actively engaged parents tend to perform better in school and develop stronger social skills.
Here are practical tips for parents to actively support their child’s education:
- Set a Routine: Establish a consistent schedule for studying and revising to encourage discipline and responsibility.
- Create a Study Space: Designate a quiet, distraction-free area at home for learning.
- Stay Connected with Teachers: Regularly communicate with teachers to track your child’s progress and address any challenges together. Attend parent-teacher meetings and seek advice on how to support learning at home.
- Encourage Reading: Foster a love for books by making reading a shared activity and keeping a variety of materials accessible.
- Set Realistic Goals: Encourage your child to aim high but within their capabilities. Avoid comparisons with peers, which can harm self-esteem.
Parental involvement helps parents understand their child’s strengths, weaknesses, and interests, enabling them to nurture their potential. Dolly Children Foundation bridges the gap for parents who may struggle to stay involved, offering support through parent-teacher meetings and ensuring children access quality education.
Building a strong home-school connection benefits children tremendously, leading to higher academic performance, better attendance, and improved social skills. A little involvement goes a long way in shaping a child’s future.
By Bushroh Olatunji
Author
Dolly Children Foundation
We are inspiring the African child to adopt 21st – century skills through education, capacity building and advocacy programmes.
