Supervision is the number one variable related to effective parenting. But supervision doesn’t stop at the front door of your home. When your children are attending school, keeping in touch with teachers is another way to show your child that you are paying attention to what they do. Attend parent-teacher conferences. If you have the time, volunteer at your child’s school. Support your child’s teachers and their school by supporting activities. Email is a wonderful way to keep in touch with your child’s teachers and to keep a line of communication open with them. A simple email asking, “How is Sally doing?” will do the trick. Parents should keep in touch with their children’s teachers through the high school years. It is sad to see how many parents are not attending parent-teacher meetings at the high school level. Once your children are in college you need to back-off, unless there is a specific issue where a child needs parental support. But don’t be surprised if a college professor refuses to talk with you–they must protect the privacy of their adult students and that includes your child.
Thought for the day
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