School, to them, is little more than boring lectures, useless facts, teachers' dirty looks-and you've got to wonder why. How come some kids value the importance of a good education, while others see no point to it at all? In "A Letter to the World," the unknown writer speaks: "So world . . . teach him the wonder of books, give him quiet time to ponder the eternal mystery of birds in the sky, bees in the sun, and flowers on a green hill."
It all begins at home, always has. We have to stop paying mere lip service to the value of a good education-how it opens doors and is a means to a better end-and start backing it up with our words and deeds. We need to model the behavior and attitudes we want to see in our young, promoting the work of schools and making it our top priority. Homework should be viewed as an opportunity, not a burden, and study, the highest calling. Adulthood demands accountability and self-discipline-and it takes a parent, not a village, to prepare the way. Start by finding out what makes learning easier or harder for your child. Sometimes it's the teacher and/or the pacing of the material; sometimes, it's the subject matter itself; sometimes it's getting needed help and attention-or not. Then, keep building on that foundation:
1. Frequently tell your child how grateful you are to his teachers and how excited you are about what's being taught.
2. Remind her that every teacher has something new and important to share, so to be sure and listen well-and make a note of it.
3. Create an environment that supports and values life-long learning. Visit historical sites, be frequent guests in libraries and museums, be caught reading often, and converse about the day's events-at home, in school, locally, and globally.
4. Keep expectations and standards high, and don't accept 'good enough' as good enough.
5. Encourage him to work even when not in the mood-just like the rest of us- and set up a schoolwork schedule, starting with the hardest subject first.
6. Limit television, video games, and instant messaging.
7. Keep telling her that you believe in her ability to learn; eventually she'll come to believe it, too.
8. Rather than insisting on straight A's, insist on best effort.
9. Emphasize learning, not grades.
10. Help him feel proud of his efforts and celebrate accomplishments.
11. Praise only the praiseworthy. As someone once said, "Not every picture belongs on the fridge door."
12. Commend good grades and improvements; map out strategies to raise disappointing performance together.
13. Encourage friendships with kids who make academics a priority. Bill Gates adds, "Be nice to nerds. Chances are you'll end up working for one."
14. Instead of asking, "How was school today?" ask, "What did you learn today?"
And finally, keep on learning yourself, never losing your fascination with this world of ours, always sharing that wonderment with your child. I mean, did you know that your nose and ears will never stop growing, that women blink twice as much as men, or that Americans eat an average of eighteen acres of pizza every day? Remarkable, don't you think? Now, pass it on.
Tell Them Why There Is a Nanny Camera At Home
You can always tell little Aimee that a nanny camera lets you know that she is safe, if she is being a good girl, or if the babysitter is taking care of her or not. Children tend to value things when they know what they are for. Your older children may not feel good about the nanny cameras at home because they might think that you are spying on them. Again, it is important for you to let your older children understand that these nanny cameras are there to keep them safe.
Pick Appropraite Spots
Don't put your nanny cameras in places which call for a little privacy. For sure, your kids wouldn't want a nanny camera in the bathroom. Some of you might feel that a nanny camera should be placed in the kids' bedroom. Younger children may like the idea, but older kids may not. Your 16-year-old son might be disappointed because he might think that you're being too intrusive.
If you really insist in putting a nanny camera in your teenage son's room, you have to make him understand why. In any event, you can always put your nanny cameras in the living room, in the dining room, in the study room, in your kid's playroom, or in the porch.
Let Your Kids Associate The Nanny Camera With Safety
This is what your children should really learn - if there are nanny cameras at home, they are safe. Parents should tell their kids that the nanny camera is not a toy, nor decoration. In the same way, parents should teach their teenage children that the nanny camera is not an intrusion on their private lives.
It is vital for your kids to relate the nanny camera with safety. This way, it would make them want to be around the nanny camera even more. Telling your kids that it makes you happy knowing that they are safe or being good makes them want to be seen in the nanny camera all the time.
Tell Your Kids That The Nanny Camera Is "For Your Eyes Only"
Please tell your kids that strangers will not be able to put their hands on the nanny camera, that only your family has access to it. Assure them that the system that controls the nanny camera is maintained by very good people working everyday to keep the system safer and more secure.
These are just some ways for parents to educate their kids about nanny cameras. The whole process calls for a lot of patience and communication. But in the end, you would certainly reap the benefits and have your peace of mind when your kids understand why there is a nanny camera at home.
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