As another school year winds down, the question often posed
to a child is how did you do? It usually has reference to the child’s academic
performance for the school year. On today, we want to pose the question to Parents;
Parents, how did you do this academic school year? A twelve (12) point
checklist has been provided for you; check those which you have utilized this
school year.
1.
___ Checked or reviewed and/or took an interest
in my child’s homework
2.
___ Kept abreast of my child’s academic
performance
3.
___ Planned and provided some outside school
learning experiences that were also enjoyable
4.
___ Visited my child’s school during the school
day
5.
___ Held at least one Parent-School Conference
6.
___ Provided
some value and character building exercises for my child
7.
___ Set
positive examples
8.
___Encouraged my child
9.
___ Did something special for my child
10.
___ Assisted child with preparation for the
school day (clothes, breakfast, packed school lunches, books and homework, etc.)
11.
___ Listened to my child talk about his/her
school day and/or concerns
12.
___ Have and continue to show /tell my child
that he/she is important as well as “I love you.”
How many of the twelve points did you check from the above
list? Incorporating the above can assist you with building Positive Parenting
Skills and make a positive difference in your child’s life and education.
Mrs. Dorothy Barron, Founder
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