A 2008 survey disturbing by Common Core shows that too many graduating seniors fail when trying to answer even the most basic history and literary matters. However, the same survey found that most winners tended to have four things in common.
One: At least one parent had a university degree.
Two: most had read at least one piece of literature is not assigned in school.
Three: Invariably, participated in local cultural events with their friends and families, visits to museums, concerts and plays.
Four: Often, they were members of an orchestra, band, performance group, or chorus.
These happy few degrees tend to reach one to two levels higher than students who lacked these advantages. What can make a proactive parent to take advantage of this survey? Well, if you are already doing the above, congratulations to you to do everything possible to provide their children with the support they need to succeed in a subject in which, according to the U.S. Department of Education, "The amount of teaching hours per week. .. fell 22 percent between 1988 and 2004."
Congratulations to one side, what about the rest of us? I mean what can parents do if proactive have college degrees? Well, mentoring becomes more important. Parents should actively seek opportunities for their children to interact with college graduates in an informal setting. Sorry if it sounds snobbish, self-educated and I know many individuals who could beat the average college graduate in danger. That said, encouraging their children to be with people educated, either college or self, encourages the love of learning in their children. Children tend to live up to the expectations of those we admire, so be sure to provide their children with models admiration. Many organizations exist to promote these relations, and a proactive parent find a way to encourage these important childhood friendships. Consider Big Brothers, Big Sisters, or have them volunteer for a community organization that interests them. When I was a kid, I practically lived in our community several theaters, and learned more about literature while volunteering for the theaters I've done in high school.
Then, encourage your children to read for fun. Make friends with your local library and ask for help finding books that appeal to your child. Keep plenty of options, book in hand at home. Take time for personal reading more important than homework, the homework time, and even before bedtime. In other words, when children are reading, they keep reading and not allowed to get between them and their book. I know that when I was a kid, I hated bedtime, because I was never tired. My mother bought me a night light and let me read quietly in bed as late as I wanted. Therefore, I devoured books by the dozen.
Finally, even if you can not afford to spend time or money on museums and theater, you can still provide access to cultural activities through film and the Internet. For example, if you know your children are about to study American History and rent John Adams, HBO, and see together. Check out great PBS documentary and companion website called Freedom! If you know you are about to read Romeo and Juliet and brilliant production Zeferelli rent and watch together. Many of these films are available in your library. Now, just sitting their children down and watch a documentary telling not work. Actively in these programs of observation and exploration of these sites together is the key. Also, keep these fun activities is essential. Over time, learn how to find answers for themselves, and then be truly educated. While you're at it, occasionally, you can try out a map and asked if they can help you find Afghanistan. Even better, have a time line and ask if they know when a major historical event occurred. Do not worry if you do not know. Discover the answers together can be twice as fun.
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