How Parental Involvement Affects Your Child’s Success
Every parent wants the best for their kids. They want the best for them, which includes seeing their children succeed in school, attend and thrive in college, and then go on to lead fulfilling lives outside of the classroom. Parents invest a great deal of time, money, and effort into their children’s success. In addition to meeting their fundamental requirements and sending their kids to the best schools, they also prepare them for further academic support like innovative learning resources or home tutors. With all of this, though, they might also tend to overlook or ignore one of the most crucial elements influencing their child’s success: their involvement as parents.
The likelihood of success in life is also higher for children whose parents are more involved in their lives. Regretfully, not all parents believe that their involvement is equally crucial. Some parents believe that giving their kids the tools they need to achieve is more essential than getting involved personally.
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What are the benefits of being involved as parents?
Numerous studies demonstrate that parents’ engagement in their children’s lives is beneficial. In addition to their academic development, these kids develop into successful, decent adults on a social, emotional, and behavioral level. However, children who didn’t see their parents really involved are regressing in a lot of ways. They could not be aware of or struggle to handle situations that arise, unlike children whose parents are actively involved.
As parents, you also strive to see your child grow up not only to be successful but also to be a well-rounded individual. Let’s look at the many ways parental involvement benefits children.
1. Academic growth
Children who have parents who actively support them in their schoolwork are likely to excel academically. They are also more inclined to ask for and accept assistance from others when they are struggling to understand a subject. On the other hand, children whose parents do not actively assist them with their schoolwork are more likely to struggle academically. They can be more likely to forget to turn in assignments or homework on time. In addition, teachers had a more positive opinion of children with more involved parents than of those with less involved parents.
2. Great school attendance
Children whose parents reiterate to them the importance of education are also more likely to be quite happy to attend school than those whose parents are not involved. Most times, these children have low self-esteem and they may also think or want to drop out of school or skip classes. They are not motivated to attend school as they are not made aware or aren’t taught the importance of education. Children whose parents are more involved see going to school with almost perfect attendance as stepping stones for their success.
3. Good social life and healthy mental health
Children whose parents are actively involved in their lives tend to have high self-esteem and strong social skills. These are the kids who grow up in a positive environment, which helps them develop positive social skills and a positive sense of self. Children from dysfunctional families or those with less committed parents may struggle in social situations. They are also the ones who are most prone to have weak social skills or low self-esteem.
4. Good behavior
In addition to low self-esteem or poor social skills, children’s behavioral problems are another indicator that comes from a dysfunctional household. Additionally, some of these children have parents who don’t always express their concern for them and don’t participate enough. Emotions and conduct are more stable in children from loving and caring homes. As a result, they are also more likely to be steady and positive in their relationships.
How can parents help their child succeed?
We have been talking about the benefits of parental involvement in children and how it can help them in achieving their goals and becoming successful but how does one actually become involved with their children’s journey? We have a list of some of the ways for you to show your involvement and nurture success in your children.
1. Get involved in your child’s school life
This can be easier said than done, of course. There are numerous ways to allow you to get involved with your child’s school life, even when parents already have a lot on their plates. Getting to know their teachers can be the first step. Show your interest in your child’s education by meeting with their teachers whenever you can. In the event that your child has difficulty, you can even ask them to contact you.
Therefore, in order to engage with your child’s teachers and other parents, make an effort to attend parent-teacher conferences and other school events that you are required to attend. During these events, you can meet the people who are involved in your child’s academic life. Since you will be present at the meetings and programs, your child won’t feel excluded either. Additionally, they will sense that you are trying.
Aside from their teachers, you can also get to know their classmates, schoolmates, and friends. But also take note that this shouldn’t be in any intrusive way. Just get to know them or know who the people your child is hanging around with. Invite their classmates for a meal or to a group study session in your house to get to know them better.
2. Help with their schoolwork
It will be simpler to approach your child’s teachers to ask questions, learn about his areas of need, and provide assistance once you have gotten to know them. You can even set up a home tutor for your child if they require more assistance. Furthermore, you can assist your child with their schoolwork and determine how you can best support them in doing it. You can aid them by giving them a place to work on their assignments or by offering to help them with questions.
You can also assist them in conducting research for answers, such as scouring the Internet, giving them the necessary materials, or simply pointing them in the right direction. It’s crucial to remember, though, that you shouldn’t deny your child their work. You can assist them in understanding the subject or in finding the solution, but don’t do it for them; instead, let them do their own work. Completing their homework is not the same as helping them with it.
Lastly, you can also help your child in preparing for their tests. Help them in any way possible such as by helping them relieve themselves from exam stress to helping them with their exam revisions.
3. Limit their screen time
Today’s schools are largely reliant on technology, and it is rare to find a child who is not proficient with gadgets like smartphones or tablets. Even if technology has its advantages, it’s still advisable to keep an eye on how much time your child spends playing, using their phones, and watching TV. Make sure your child understands their limitations and that they have time for both physical play and enjoyment at set periods throughout the day. Establish guidelines for what they can watch and when they can view it. In addition to being a major distraction from their education, excessive screen usage can eventually turn into an addiction.
4. Build a strong relationship with your child
The last tip is to build a relationship with your child. Don’t just constantly get involved with what they are doing if they aren’t comfortable with it. Build a relationship built on mutual trust and love, if you’re open with your child, they will also be more open to you. This will ensure that your child will come to you when they are having problems and troubles.
Doing simple activities like watching a movie, flying a kite, playing board games, or cooking together will help you bond with them and help you develop a relationship. Inspire them to investigate their surroundings. In addition to learning in schools, you may also impart knowledge to others by spending time with them.
Teach them about budgeting or about shopping as this will help them in the future when they are on their own. Encourage the habit of keeping up with the world news so they can be in touch with the current events. Help sharpen their minds and give them a broader perspective of the world to contribute to their knowledge and well-being.
Conclusion
A child’s success is largely reliant on parental involvement, which affects their actions, social skills, academic development, and general well-being. In addition to strengthening the parent-child relationship, active involvement promotes a nurturing atmosphere where kids can flourish and reach their greatest potential. Parents have a significant influence on how their children will develop in the future, from taking part in school events to offering homework assistance, establishing screen time limits, and encouraging candid communication. Parents may enable their children to thrive academically, acquire critical life skills, and develop into successful, well-rounded adults by being involved and present.
Carelle
Carelle is a teacher who has been through the ups and downs of the teacher and learner life. She wishes for every learner to gain educational satisfaction that will help embody the people they want to be in the future.
