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Post this in your classroom. Better still - send it home with your students. From Reader's Digest(parentheses are from me):
Six(6) tips for A+ parents(students):
1. Set goals and rules for your children - then stick to them!(You are the parent - do your job! They may 'hate' you now, but they will appreciate you later. If they do not, well, at least it wasn't from lack of proper parenting!)
3. Limit 'screen-time!'(Educational/homework time is often displaced by extended television viewing and/or on-line activities. Completing one's homework is more important than watching 'South Park' or completing one's Myspace.com profile!)
4. Read to your children. Establish the importance of good reading ability from an early age!(Or have them read to you, or on their own - but make sure that they know how to read well - do not presume that they can, simply because they are in a 'good school!')
5. Be aware of the world around you! Use every chance to analyze and discuss whatever you see!(It is estimated that 90% of teachers do not read newspapers. While they may gain world awareness in other ways, they also may not, and they may not have time or authority to discuss current events, anyway - and it is your job to ensure that your children are well-educated - the teacher is simply another tool in the process!)
6. Use 'waiting-time' to play 'brain games,' ie., estimate your grocery cart total while in the check-out line(Knowledge is useless, if not appropriately applicable!)
These are merely six(6) examples of being actively involved in your children's education. Gee, not one mention of bringing the cupcakes to the school party, or attending a PTA fundraiser! And everyone is a winner!
7. This one is purely from me - know your children's friends! Be suspicious if your child wants to visit a friend's house, but will not have the friend to your house(Be suspicious anyway!) Know the parents of their friends - and their schedules! Are they at home when your child is there? Are they properly supervising the children, or simply 'on the property' at the same time? As ye sow, so shall ye reap! Here's to a good harvest!
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