Homework

However it would still be a good idea and certainly a way to build a strong bond with the child when the parent makes the attempt to help with the school homework.

There is also the other positive element of being able to keep fit mentally when attempting to help the child with homework. Besides being delighted at being able to remember material or work from one’s own childhood, the parent will also be privy to learning new things that are equally interesting and stimulating to the mind.

Imparting this knowledge to the child will seem like a very important and significant act to the parent who feels validated somehow by this act.

This is also a great way to learn new things and this too can be a rather fascinating journey or exercise to be part of. Learning new things with a child is a very rewarding experience and certainly an enjoyable one too.

It will also give both parent and child the opportunity to talk about something in common, and sometimes the child will feel quite proud when they are able to answer a parent query on a certain matter.

This will also encourage the child to seek to learn more so as to proudly take on the persona of the teaching role in the equation. Understanding and proud parents will usually indulge the children when such efforts are made, as this would contribute positively to building the child’s self esteem.