As a teacher, I applaud this post. I can't stress enough the final point - home life can and will affect how kids do in school. In countless instances, the students who have achieved the most academic success have had the most supportive home environment.
Dads, please be involved. Talk to us teachers about your child's school work, but more importantly, please, please, please talk to your kids about school. Go beyond "What did you learn in school today?" Ask more targeted questions about your child's school experience. Dig. If you come up empty one night at the dinner table, try again the next night. Your child might not care for a particular topic, but rest assure, they care about some aspect of school. Find that care, nurture it, and share it with a teacher.
Bravo!
As a teacher, I applaud this post. I can't stress enough the final point - home life can and will affect how kids do in school. In countless instances, the students who have achieved the most academic success have had the most supportive home environment.
Dads, please be involved. Talk to us teachers about your child's school work, but more importantly, please, please, please talk to your kids about school. Go beyond "What did you learn in school today?" Ask more targeted questions about your child's school experience. Dig. If you come up empty one night at the dinner table, try again the next night. Your child might not care for a particular topic, but rest assure, they care about some aspect of school. Find that care, nurture it, and share it with a teacher.
We will love you for it!