It's no surprise to anyone that children need time with their parents. And even though most parents are extremely busy, whether they work outside the home or not, they do find time to spend with their children. So that time should really count in helping prepare children for the world they will find outside the home. What counts most is what we say and do at home, not how rich or poor we are or how many years of school we have finished. When children can count on getting attention at home, they have a greater sense of security and self-worth. This will help them do better not only in school, but also when they grow up. If you think about it, school, while very important, does not really take up very much time. In the United States, the school year averages 180 days; in other industrialized nations, the school year can extend up to 240 days, and students are often in school more hours per day. So, the hours and days a child is not in school are important for learning too. Three of the important messages children need to know about success in any aspect of life can be sent by parents, in the following ways:
Throw a stone into a pond and the circles widen and overlap. None of us lives in isolation. The circles of home, community, and school overlap also. For children to learn and thrive, they need the support and encouragement of all the circles in which we live. But the circle in the center is the home and that's where it all starts.
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