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Back to School and kind gestures

So I think we're in to the swing of things. Children have an idea of teacher's expectations are and teachers have done a few assessments on their students and where their strengths and weaknesses allow. You're past the back to school jitters and have begun to actually build on the learning and education you received last year. This is why this post isn’t really amount the traditional aspect of education but about character building.

I know it's a sensitive subject at times but it's time to observe and correct our children in terms of behavior. For those of you who don't have to do it it's wonderful you've probably done a great job in those early years and it's second nature for a student to think about their behavior and how they represent their family away from home.

If I can digress for a minute, growing up that was a big conversation piece at our dinner table. We were always told when you walk out that door you represent our family. I don't hear much anymore our values or at least how we express them has changed and well over the generations the children have certainly changed. But even still, I think it's a worthy conversation one that is apropos for your older students especially.

So the sensitive subject I'm talking of is making sure that children don't take anything that's not theirs or entice others to do the same. It's also important that children walk (or run for that matter) away from any inappropriate solicitations on the playground. Kids are already building and making friends. It's so important in their life. But be sure to guide them. If you ask me it's a matter of prayer and practice. Of course you don't want to be too controlling but you also don't want to be too lax and you pray that they've caught some of the things you've said in years past. But nonetheless a few gentle reminders may be necessary.

I learned early on children count on their parents to be there for them; back them up, and support them but sometimes we forget to acknowledge that it's a two-way street. As a family you're counting on your child to help you out by avoiding trouble. Many parents have shed hurtful tears over their children and behavior issue. And as an adult I acknowledge that these things are a work in progress. Encourage children with extra special I love yous and discipline (if needed) to get them motivated about acts of good will. Likewise when you see your children doing well in the behavior department don't wait for the report card thank them in advanced for modeling behavior that you can be proud of. I know, it's what their supposed to do but they could do different which is more stress on you so a thank you goes a long way.

Education is very much a partnership. You partner with the teacher in your child's learning success and I can promise you such good displays of character and behavior is well appreciated in the classroom.

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