Hi everyone.

My name is Hoàng Triệu Mẫn, but everyone calls me Shona. I’m almost 12 years old and I’m from Danang city. You know, it’s one of the most beautiful coastal cities in Vietnam.

I like watching movies at least once a week. But my favorite hobby is listening to music. I started this hobby when I was in kindergarten. I play piano mostly on weekends and draw whenever I get time. I’m into reading thriller novels as well.

I'm going to share my view about Should All Parents Be Involved in Their Child’s Education?

Guys, do you ever find yourself sitting in class staring out of the window?

Does your mind ever wander off and have you thinking, why are we all even here?

I'm not talking about the meaning of our existence. I'm talking about the meaning of school, of fractions, the solar system, and recess. I'm talking about education.

Education is more than filling your brain with important facts and equations. It's the process of developing yourself through ability to reason and make your own judgments, to empathize and socialize, and understand the world around you, as well as your place in it. Education is also a human right which means that everybody should have an education, and it's the government's responsibility to make sure this can happen. Without education, it is hard for people to participate in society or to live the kind of life they want.

We all have the right to a quality education, to help us reach our full potential, learn the skills for the job we want, figure out how to make things, and find solutions to different problems, and that might look different for different people.

To be honest, we all sometimes struggle in school and don’t seem to be motivated to make an effort. Learning issues, social challenges, attention or emotional problems can all cause us to disengage academically.

But not all kids who are underperforming in school—clearly not living up to their potential—have a diagnosable problem. And there are a number of things parents can do to help motivate kids to try harder.

First, Get involved

As a parent, your presence in the academic life of your child is crucial to her commitment to work. Do homework with her, and let her know that you’re available to answer questions. Get in the habit of asking her about what she learned in school, and generally engage her academically.

Teenagers can bristle if they feel you are asking too many questions, so make sure you are sharing the details of your day, too. A conversation is always better than an interrogation.

Likewise, it’s important to stay involved but give teenagers a little more space. If you’re on top of your daughter all the time about homework, she may develop resistance and be less motivated to work—not to mention the strain it will put on your relationship.

Second, Use reinforcement

Kids respond really well to social reinforcers like praises, hugs, high fives, and those kinds of things.

There are some treats that are easy to provide but that your child will enjoy, such as going for ice cream or sharing a candy bar. Experts also recommend breaking work up in chunks and using small breaks as rewards for getting through each chunk.

Third, Reward effort rather than outcome

The message you want to send is that you respect hard work. Praising kids for following through when things get difficult, for making a sustained effort, for trying things they’re not sure they can do successfully, can all help teach them the pleasure of pushing themselves. Praise for good grades that come easily can make kids feel they shouldn’t have to exert themselves.

Next, Help them see the big picture

For older kids who have developed an understanding of delayed gratification, sometimes simple reminders of their long-term goals can help push them. It can help many high school seniors who slack off after getting into college to remind them that they could lose their acceptance if their grades drop too much, or they might not be prepared for college courses.

Lastly, Let them make mistakes

No one can get 10’s on every test or perfect scores on every assignment. While kids need encouragement and it’s healthy to push them to try their best, know that setbacks are natural. Sometimes the only way kids learn how to properly prepare for school is by finding out what happens when they’re unprepared.

To make a long story short, A Good Parent Is A Good Companion That Every Child Needs.