The Importance of Parental Involvement in Children’s Education

The Importance of Parental Involvement in Children’s Education
Parents play a very important role in influencing their child’s education. When parents are involved, it benefits students, schools, communities, and the parents.
For some parents, the term “parental involvement” may lead them to believe that they must spend hours every day at their child’s school. This is not true. Parents can establish and encourage good homework routines, check their child’s homework, talk with their children about school, limit television viewing, and make sure their children are getting enough sleep. Parents can also find a suitable time to talk with their child’s teacher on a regular basis. Pare...