Your Role As Parents

Parents play a very pivotal role in a child’s education. How much encouragement and support you give your child both at home and involvement at school is critical to your child’s academic success.
Research has shown that parental engagement of various kinds has a positive impact on student achievement; including high grades and test scores; enrolment in higher level programs and advanced class; lower drop-out rates; higher graduation rates and a higher likelihood of commencing tertiary institution.
The media has been awash with the story of the Famous Esther Akade, a 10-year-old UK-based Nigerian who is presently the youngest undergraduate in British Open University, because of her outstanding mathematical skills.  How could a 10 year old do that? Enroll in a university?
Her unusual flair for mathematics is rare and surpasses logical understanding. The secret of Esther’s unusual ground breaking academic excellence are her parents who have been devoting so much time to teaching her mathematics at home. They have served as role models in encouraging and supporting the child’s all round education/development to the best of their abilities.
You might not be able to do as much as Esther’s parents, but the little support and encouragement you can give your children at home can go a long way. Remember that education begins at home. Leaving the bulk of the work for the teacher will only achieve average results. No matter how hard a teacher tries, he cannot take your place in molding and shaping your child. The choice is up to you to deliberately take out time from your busy schedules and create time for your children if you want them to be stars.