Role of Parents in Education

Role of Parents in Education: Parents are considered as the living embodiment of god and goddess for their children and rightly so given the sacrifices they make in their own lives to make their children lives better than theirs. Every parent on the planet wants their kid to grow up and be happy and successful in all their endeavours. An for this small desire of their’s to come trues, parents need to direct their kids in the right track towards the goal of success. There are plenty of ways for children to get deviated and get hold of wrong paths in their lives and kt is the responsibility of the parents to keep them focused and engrossed toward the goal.

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Education is undoubtedly one of the most important part of a kid’s life and parents play an extremely important role. The gullible minds will not be aware of the gravity of impacting the decisions they take, will have on their lives and that is exactly where the role of parents in a child’s career becomes highly important.

A parent wears many hats for their children, from being their friend to being their guide, parents will be nothing but an entire universe for a budding child.

While there are teachers and career councillors and other plenty of bits of help in the society, why are we focusing on the importance of parents in their kids’ education

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Why is the parents’ role important in a kid’s education?

Maturity
Maturity and awareness in something that a child lacks and is something that parents will have in abundance. A child might not know which career path to choose and a child needs to be clear about what he or she wants to become in the future, early in their childhood, given the rigour competitive atmosphere in the world.
Homely guide
while teachers are councillors give professional advice, at the end of the day they are paid for and they are the “outsiders”. They will have minimal and blurry knowledge of the aptitude, interest and idiosyncrasies of a kid’s life. Who would know a kid better than their parents? So the advice and counselling given by parents is more meaningful and driven by closeness and love. There is no hidden agenda behind a parent’s love
Backbone
Whether you succeed in your endeavours or become a failure and come home, parents will always and forever have your backs. Unlike institutions and external entities, loyalty is not driven by conditions. The moral support and backing given by family will not be found anywhere else

The reasons for the parent’s importance in a kid’s education is plenty and of paramount importance and one article will not be enough to list it all because such is the amount of intensity and gravity of impact parents will have on their children’s future

Let us now discuss the various roles a parent can play in their child’s education

A friend
A dad is considered as the first love for a daughter and a mom is considered as the first love of a son. Before they meet anyone else, children’s entire view of the world is through their parents. And somehow, unfortunately, that bond and perceptions become blurry and gradually fades away as the kid grows. Parents should always be a friend first and a parent later. Because no child will share anything with a strict parent but do so easily with a good friend. If you want to know about your kid, their interest and desires, then doling a friendly hat with them is the most important thing.
Share your personal experiences with the kid and make sure the kid is confident enough to share their experiences with you. That is how you build a strong relationship with your kid, as a friend.

A guide
Children need help at every small stage in life. Right from arranging their rooms to choosing their friends to help them out with the math problems, a kid runs to their mom or dad with help. Parents need to act as a guide to help children sail through difficulties. But at the same time, it is to be noted that parents should merely act as a guide in order to make them independent. Helping and guiding shouldn’t make the children overly dependent on their parent.
Critic
If you notice that your kid is not performing well or giving less importance to studies, correct them at the beginning itself. However, it is not good to spoil their peace of mind with ill words. Have some patience and give only constructive criticism if you notice any downsides. Make them understand what is right and wrong rather than simply blaming them.
A teacher
This is one of the most important roles a parent can play for their children’s education. While there are teachers in the school, kids need a teacher who is more close to them and comfortable with. When it is their exam time, don’t leave them alone with their lessons. Help them to prepare for the tests with good guidance and support. You may even conduct mini tests at home before the actual test to lessen their exam worries and tensions. You may also give additional help with the lesson areas in which they are weak.
But this teachers job is not just to teach academic lessons, but also to teach valuable life lessons.
Physical trainer
Reaching age-related milestones is not the only goal. Children learn about being healthy, exercising regularly, being a team player, having the right diet and growing in a conducive environment through the play and learn the way. The right guidance from parents can inculcate in children a good regimen of exercise and diet to achieve ideal physical development. Parents should remember that children lead by example. Parents can and should do regular exercise with their kids and maintain a healthy body so that the importance of health is inculcated in children right from the tender age.
Author
Become a great story-teller for your kids. Kids learn the various concept of life and academics through stories. Whether its valuable life lessons, moral science lessons or a physics lesson, sure shot way to make sure your children listen to you is through storytelling. Storytelling can also encourage your kids to write or form their own stories or poems The aptitude for thought process for this should be inculcated from childhood so that it becomes a good habit for the kids.
Who knows, this little effort of yours might make your kid the next Robert Frost or Wiliam Shakesphere!
A doctor
You might not have studied medicine but you surely can be a great doctor for your kid. When we say doctor, we are not necessarily talking about physical health issues, for which there surely are MBBS doctors. We are talking about you being a doctor for your kids’ mental health. Parenting styles help the child learn innovatively, accepting failures and overcoming them, understanding discipline, accepting feedback and the award and punishment concept. It governs their response to stimuli, thus moulding their minds. A strong kid comes from an even stronger mental health and it is the parent’s job to make them strong.
A spiritual guru
Understanding religion, prayer, knowing right from wrong, being empathetic, having the right ethical values, valuing your parents and strengthening goal-setting liberates the free spirit in children. Teaching your children to be more accepting and believing in the greater good can help them gain a sense of purpose. Try not to conform them to any particular religion and let them explore spirituality on their own.
Educator
We are not necessarily talking about educating your child with mathematical or chemistry or physics knowledge. We have excellent schools and a well-trained teacher for that. We are talking about other forms of education. Parents should educate kids about societal issues, spiritual issues, environmental issues, political issues or just a general knowledge of what’s happening around the world. A kid should not a frog in a well with no real-world knowledge. They should be made aware of if not all, important things concerning the world.
Leader
we ask you to dole this hat as well because children lead by examples. Set the right example for your kids and see them shine in the world as much as you would expect them to.

More importantly, how do you dole and achieve wearing these various hats for the sake of your children?

Be positive and optimistic in your approach towards your kid’s education
Be sensitive to your kid’s needs and desires, however small they might be
Be emotionally present when they need you
Be affectionate to all of their demands because to a child, using harsh words, quarrelling loudly, fighting constantly, incorporating bad habits and swearing feels normal if he sees the same at home.
Communicate effectively with them
Make family outings and gatherings a part of your routine, however busy you might be.
Assure them your unconditional love and support in all their endeavours

Lastly, we would like to recommend a few books for both parents and kids that will help

Role of Parents in Education | Good books that every parent must read:

How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk- Book by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
The Whole‑Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s- Book by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
The Happiest Baby on the Block- Book by Harvey Karp
No-Drama Discipline: The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind- Book by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
Siblings Without Rivalry- Book by Adele Faber
Bringing Up Bebe: One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting- Book by Pamela Druckerman
Unconditional Parenting- Book by Alfie Kohn
The Explosive Child- Book by Ross W. Greene
How to Raise an Adult: Break Free of the Overparenting Trap and Prepare Your Kid for Success- Book by Julie Lythcott-Haims
Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids: How to Stop Yelling and Start Connecting- Book by Laura Markham