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Attitude Half
The Ballgame
Children’s motivation to learn is strongly influenced by the attitudes of the people around them. And of all those people—teachers agreethe attitude of the parent is most important.
Most parents are very excited about their children’s schoolwork in kindergarten and early grades. But they seem to pay less attention as children get older.
We also know that parental contact with schools is declining. Over the last three years, the Virginia Education Association has surveyed more than 100 school divisions to determine the greatest needs of teachers. The need that appears in the top five the most often is greater parental support.
When Johnny comes home from school, most parents will ask, “What did you do in school today?” More than likely, Johnny will answer, “Nothing,” and that will be that.
Don’t accept “nothing" for an answer. If you do, your child may assume you’re not really interested. And he may further assume you really don’t think school is important. And that attitude will affect his work.
Your child was at school for six hours. Something must have happened. Ask a few questions, and listen to the answers.
Let your child know you think school is important, that you’re interested in his work there, and that you expect him to do as well as he can. Let your child know you care. Caring parents and caring teachers, if we work together, can make this your child’s best year in school.
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