How to talk to your child’s teacher
The teacher is one of the key figures in the development of our children due to the hours they spend in school.
The beginning of the school for the children also supposes the reunion with this institution for the parents. They will live the school experiences again, but this time from a very different point of view: from their role as parents.
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TEACHERS WILL BE ESSENTIAL IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF OUR CHILDREN
As is well known, it is important to participate in the academic life of children and take an interest in their studies . How? Sharing with them their daily experiences at school, taking an interest in their anecdotes, getting to know their classmates and their parents, worrying about their studies and, on occasions, helping them with their homework. Also, of course, getting to know their teachers.
Our child’s teacher will be the adult who spends the most time with them , apart from ourselves. Sometimes, given the current rhythms and working hours, children may even spend more hours with teachers than with their own parents, at least Monday through Friday.
Only this reason would be a sufficient reason to be aware of the importance of maintaining a good relationship with our children’s teachers. But there is still more.
The teachers will be those people who, in addition to transmitting academic knowledge and directing their studies, will live a series of important experiences with our children, accompany them in their development and transmit basic values.
It seems, therefore, that there are enough reasons to consider teachers as a key player in the development of our children. Currently the issue of the authority of the teacher is in vogue in our country. It seems that in recent times this has been declining or at least this is the case if we compare it with the old educational systems, without the need to look too far back.
The experiences that we ourselves have had with our own teachers at school can affect the way we deal with them from our role as father or mother. While it is true that times have changed, in many ways also for the better, there are a number of factors to take into account.
RESPECT FOR THE TEACHER MUST BE TAUGHT FROM A VERY YOUNG AGE BY PARENTS
We must be aware that our son will not respect his teachers if we do not do it ourselves. Regardless of the differences that may arise with the teacher, children must be aware that the teacher is an authority figure and that, in the absence of their parents, he will be their reference figure to follow. It is essential that we transmit this to our children from the time they are small, avoiding that when they are older , behavior problems may arise in the classroom with respect to their teachers, something that unfortunately has become relatively frequent.
The ideal situation is that the teacher is not a reference only for children, but also for their parents. That we can go to them in case of problems with the children (not necessarily strictly academic ) to be able to comment on our concerns or our doubts.
The teachers will be the ones who establish a regime of appointments arranged with the parents, sometimes in groups and others individually. Both are important. Going to group meetings with the rest of the parents of our children’s classmates will also help us to get to know them, perhaps establish closer relationships and participate in those issues that may arise in the group, always thinking about the good of our children.
Individual meetings with the teacher are also recommended. We will be able to know first-hand and in more detail the academic progress of our children in their studies, the possible difficulties that may arise in order to provide them with more support if necessary, the behavior of our child in the classroom and the relationships of our children with the rest of his companions.
THROUGHOUT THE ACADEMIC LIFE OF OUR CHILDREN WE WILL FIND VERY DIFFERENT TEACHERS
Obviously, beyond their profession, teachers will be like any person, different from one another. Throughout the academic life of our children we will meet different teachers and it is logical that with some we will come to have more affinity or better understanding than with others. Some will be more accessible and we will be more free when it comes to consulting any matter, without forgetting that our son is not his only student and that he will not be able to dedicate his time exclusively to us. Mutual respect is essential in any situation.
Dr. Tabriella Perivolaris, Sara's mother and fan of fashion, beauty, motherhood, among others, about the female universe. Since 2018 she has been working as a copywriter, always bringing to her articles a little of her experience and experience as a mother and woman.