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Getting Your Children Interested In Learning

Are you a parent trying to help your child understand the importance of education?

By GconnectPublished 3 years ago 3 min read

Nothing is more wonderful for a parent than to witness their child demonstrating a strong desire to learn more about the world. The majority of young children experience a period of inquiry and questioning, therefore it's important to demonstrate to your child that this is a really healthy way to live.

Your child will develop into a very intelligent person if they constantly question everything and don't accept anything at face value. There are various ways to help a child develop this mindset, therefore if at all possible, you should try to do so for all of your kids. To learn some advice on how to do this, continue reading.

The first step is to incorporate books into your children's lives from an early age. Read picture books to your child and narrate the events even before they can understand what you're saying. This may seem unnecessary, but studies have shown that it will result in a child who is more eloquent and verbose.

Start reading more difficult novels to the youngster as they get older. Never worry about exceeding the reader's comprehension. My mother read me the entire Lord of the Rings trilogy out loud when I was seven years old over a period of months. I will always be indebted to her for what she did. My reading skills didn't get any better, but it did raise my comprehension.

Turn visiting the library into a pleasant family activity. Go to the bookstore once or twice a week to buy new books, and urge your children to finish them before the next visit so they may trade them in for new ones. The majority of libraries offer kids book-tracking summer programs where they can earn incentives.

This is a terrific technique to occasionally receive free ice cream if you think your children have a genuine interest for reading. Otherwise, you should avoid them since they run the risk of turning reading into something that is done purely for the reward at the end.

You need to drive your kids toward more challenging content as they become more adept readers. As long as your kindergartener comprehends the book and isn't exposed to anything you wouldn't want them to read, it doesn't matter if they are reading at a 10th grade level. You will observe progress in astronomical leaps and bounds as long as you keep raising the stakes and level of difficulty in the books your kid reads.

Lack of interest in school is a sign that you should be on the lookout for because it usually arises in advanced kids. It is unlikely that public school would provide a challenge for your child if they are reading fiction and non-fiction at an adult reading level. 

Many advanced kids perform better in homeschooling, private schools, or even just following their own interests. Many advanced kids perform better in homeschooling, private schools, or even just following their own interests.

Also, it is very imperative to know that there is no such thing as a foolish question, so never make a child feel embarrassed about asking one. You must satisfy their curiosity by providing answers because they are at a time in life where everything is novel and overwhelming.

Then, never fail to compliment your kid for each and every response that is correct. Even if it is incorrect, you should compliment the kid on their effort. The children will become more motivated as a result of realizing the benefits of problem-solving in life. Additionally, it will help them become more self-assured and confident.

On a final note, everyone goes through parenthood in a different way, and reading is only one of the things you need to be aware of. Maintain a good relationship with your children at all times, and they will develop into healthy adults. This is gratifying in and of itself, and it should motivate you to be the greatest parent you can be.

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  • Mark Graham3 years ago

    True, True, True. My mom read to me a lot when I was younger and now I am a writer with many degrees who loves reading and learning. Great work.

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