Parent Information
1. Maintain a united authority between themselves and the school so that the teacher in the classroom is an extension of parental authority.
2. Remember that criticism, complaints, gossip and words spoken in anger or jest are absorbed by the child and become part of his education.
3. Be cognizant of the fact that obedience has to be taught. It cannot be learned at school if it has not been taught a home.
4. Teach your child respect. Respect for the property of others must be taught at home. Too often children are not disturbed about destroying or defacing school property or their classmates' property.
5. Be aware of and know your child's friends. Recognize that all parents or children do not follow the same rules of living and common sense. Parents, through discipline and example, must teach and convince their child that there must be rules that he will be expected to obey, regardless of what his friends may choose or do or think of him.
6. Teach the child to develop responsibility and that refusing to do what is expected of him at home and school will not be accepted.
7. Check your child's television viewing. Too much television has the tendency to hamper the child's listening abilities. It is up to the parent to help develop good listening habits.
8. Remember that each child is different, and it is very important to have a fair estimation of your child's capabilities. Your child will be successful if he is encouraged to work up to his ability. Frustration often occurs when a child is expected to perform on a higher level than his abilities will allow, and mediocrity occurs when lower performance is accepted from a student who has greater potential.
9. Always encourage your child to do a good job. Be pleased when he does the best, even if his best is only average. Go over your child's report carefully with him. Allow him to take pride in accomplishments and at the same time, recognize shortcomings. You add to your child's incentive when you show a sincere interest in his work.
Sites for Parents
Tools Parents can use
50 ways parents can help schools
Kidnfo.com and Kidinfo for parents
Family Education
Discovery School
Family Edge
National PTA Web Site