Many things are certain to do for your wards as parents. Most of them undergoes some tough thought-processes that leads to eventual decision-making. And this is why it is important to be careful here as dear parents who will rather have his decision or otherwise make room for the progress of the child than mar them. Of the many decisions you have to make – aside the basics-, education of the child is prime. You will have to make choices and then among the choices close in on the best option in favor of the child- as is in most cases.
Basically, you will have to decide the school that you can put your child and literally go to sleep!
This has become very important especially now that we have handful of pronounced cases of molestation, child abuse, vices in boarding schools, most of which analysts traced to negligence of adults in schools.
The 247 lifestyle of most middle and upper class parents has trimmed their only choice of school to a boarding school except in the case where they have trusted extended family member the children can grow with. But then the sporadic surge in individualism has dealt a phantom blow on the ‘used-to-be’ communal living.
Essentially, a Day school is, in many case, becomes a NO option. Of course, this is largely due to job mobility and/or pursuance of economic prosperity, which can not be de-emphasized.
Deciding on the choice of school is germane. There has to be good structure in terms of academic activities, extra-curricular, child-centered facilities, quality personnel, excellent feedback system, sound moral and faith etc to form the basis for deciding which school to put a child.
As humongous as this process may be, now you must move and make the decision. It is a transition process especially now that the child getting out of home for the first time.
Oh forget the fact that you used to leave her with a neighbor and travel a week long in the past or even that her sibling(s) attend the same high school. Every child has their unique emotion and the way they respond to events vary.
Socialization process can be easy for some and complex for some other.
You’ll agree with the view that no two children are ever the same, not even the twin. A child will have to deal with different forms of experiences and expressions. And from them form his/her own living
Clues To Keeping Your Child Safe In School.
It is very important to know what to do about keeping your wards safe in their school. Of course you have paid the fees and it has become their duty to see to the security of your ward but there is more to security than just the fees paid.
1. Teach your kids to greet, respect, appreciate and or pass good compliments her educators and school staff ☺. Adults naturally look after such a noble child no matter what.
2. Don’t speak ill of other people in the presence of your child. Even if you got reports of staff’s poor behavior, be hesitant to pass on them bad remarks in the presence of your ward. This will help your child to keep respecting them and in return s/he get respected.
3. Teachers more than often tend to care for a child that cares about other children. You already get that message.
4. Train your child to know how to speak up without fear. Adults care to listen to bold students and they get easily noticed and helped.
5. Call your kids teacher once in a while just to thank and appreciate what they are doing to help train your child and other’s. Don’t say it is the job they get paid for, No! A teacher could teach your ward Arithmetics and perversion at the same time but you let the beloved ones teaching your child know how lucky you are to have them 😍
6. Call/text the school Admin, class teachers, porters also once in a while to greet them stating that you are the Dad or mom of (child’s name) in (child’s class).
7. Know some staff’s happy days i.e birthdays, wedding anniversary etc Your ward can get you this. Text them on those days
8. Attend your child’s school visiting or open day.
Greet and thank all staff members you come in contact with including the one you learn is the strictest 😂. Identify yourself with your child and her class when greeting them.
9. Be wary of gift to teachers. Do it sparingly. Not because you are stingy but because of the power of a gift to blind. If you can afford it, package gift for the entire staff rather than few of them you assume deserves it.
10. When you speak with your child on phone, be as brief and calm as possible. Don’t take long time so as to allow other kids to speak with their parents too.
The above hints and more will help plant your ward’s love in the heart of the adult around.
They naturally feels more attached to your ward and consequently more accountable.
That’s the power of relationship
In all, your smooth relationship with member staff and essentially prayers is key in keeping your ward(s) safe in school and having peace of mind.
©Taiwo Philips Ayokanmi
http://t.me/EducatorTaiwo_Philips.
