​If you want your child to love going to school

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​If you want your child to love going to school, to enjoy the challenges that the classroom brings along and to put in the effort that will guarantee success – you must build a good relationship with your child’s teacher.

Children learn best when they are in the middle of a circle of support.

Here are 3 tips -

1. Respect your child’s teacher – Respect is one of the most important elements of the parent teacher relationship. It is important to respect your child’s teacher because your child will only respect people he/she sees you respecting. Respect is a very important part of learning because it is only when a child respects his/her teacher will he/she value what the teacher says and make an effort to remember it.

2. Communicate - Constant communication with your child’s teacher is important. Communicate with your child’s teacher – not just when you want to say something or ask for something – but also when he/she wants to convey something. Since teachers are often busy with the many students in their class – they communicate through written notes in the diary or through printed or electronically conveyed messages. Be prompt to respond to these messages and do the needful. If you listen to the teacher – you will find that the teacher will also make an effort to listen to you when you say something.

3. Don't blame the teacher - Sometimes as parents we expect that just because we have a bright child – we are never going to have any problems. But if you believe this – you are as far from the truth as you can possibly be. Every child is sure to have some problems in school. These will need to be resolved discreetly while remembering to respect the chain of command. Do not panic if there is a problem. Do not overwhelm the teacher with your complaints and doubts and worries. Calmly look towards a solution to the problem. And always respect the chain of command. It is ideal to approach the teacher before you reach out to the principal.

Your child’s teacher should be your friend, ally and collaborator. Both of you want your child to reach his true potential and become an achiever. 

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