Let Your Child See That You Value Learning
The Parent Institute
Parents often tell children how important school is, but sometimes kids dismiss what parents say.
This happens when we don’t “practice what we preach.” We say we value learning… but we don’t show it.
When children can see we value learning, they want to learn, too. You show you value learning when you:
Stop whatever else you may be doing and talk with children about what they’re doing in school, what they like best, etc.
Read to your children and ask them about their reading.
Discuss ideas, the news and other things you learn.
Share opinions on social and political change.
Wonder out loud about scientific and other discoveries.
Research the answers to questions that come up.
Play educational games like Monopoly and chess with your children.
Take pleasure in a hobby.
Help children be involved in hobbies and creative projects.
Continue to learn yourself. Read books and go to the library. Watch educational TV programs and attend school programs for parents.