Single Parent Involvement in Child Education

Single parent involvement in child education may seem difficult to achieve, but it isn't as difficult as you think, and the benefits make it all worth it.

Benefits of Parental Involvement in Child Education


A parent's involvement in their children's school and academic life has a positive impact on their child's success, not only in school, but later in life. The more a parent becomes involved in their child's education, the more likely the child is to score higher than average grades, and have a positive attitude towards school and homework. The children are also more likely to pursue higher education.

Given the benefits, for some parents, however, involvement in their child's education may seem unworkable, and is true especially for working and single parents. Single parent involvement in child education is a challenge. Single parents feel they may not be able to contribute to their child's learning or to their child's school because of endless commitments to work, time constraints, and financial struggles.

It is possible to get involved in your child's education!


Difficult as it seems, it is absolutely crucial for parents to find the time to participate in their child's education. Single parent involvement in child education may currently seem unattainable, but take heart, there are simple things single or working parents can do to further their child's education and ability to learn.

Single parent involvement in child education may be as simple as finding out what your child is being taught in school and asking them about their day. Single parents can try alternative ways to become involved in their child's education, such as quiz your child as you make dinner, have a mock "at home spelling bee" on the weekends or make the most of the morning drive by popping an educational CD into the car stereo when bringing your child to school.


Single parents can set aside time during the evenings to read to or just spend time talking with their children. Single parents should also put together a schedule and set specific times for homework and tutoring to take place. Clearing a space for your child to study will help reinforce the importance of focus while engaging in school work.

If possible, single parent involvement in child education should extend to the classroom. Periodically, single parents can attend parent-teacher conferences, and other school events, or join the PTA.

Enrolling a child in team sports, music lessons or art classes can help boost a child's capacity for learning. Though this may be a big commitment of time on the parent's part, it will pay dividends down the road, as children learn valuable interaction skills and benefit from a more rounded education through active learning.

Conclusion


Ultimately, it is the parent's responsibility to make sure their child gets the quality education they deserve. Single parent involvement in child education may seem so unattainable at times, but is crucial to the ongoing development and continuing success of your child in life.

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