Nairobi Teacher Urges Parents to Be More Involved in Their Kids' Education: "Be Intentional"

 

A primary school teacher has implored parents to pull up their socks and be more involved in their kids' academics. Nairobi primary school teacher Jane Murimi Mugo (l) chilling in her class. Mother and her daughter laughing (r). Jane Murimi Mugo claimed that most parents barely paid attention to their children's schoolwork, which had dire consequences. School is not dumpsite, Our Lady of Mercy Primary School teacher She also claimed that few parents were up to date with the new education system, leaving teachers with much work to do. . Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, Our Lady of Mercy Primary School teacher, shared that many parents and guardians were only concerned about their kids' school fees. "A school is not a dumpsite where parents drop kids off to have a moment from them. It is not a miraculous centre where you take them and hope they succeed. Parents must be intentional and involved in their kids' lives, including education. They need to know what they are learning, how they are progressing, their challenges, and so much more," she said. Deepen parent-child rapport, Nairobi teacher The Nairobi teacher observed some children's grades dropped because parents and guardians were not involved. "The system has an area where it insists on parental engagement, the role a parent should play in that particular strand or sub-strand. It is to deepen rapport between the parent and their child. It is to strengthen the bond. The curriculum is the best discipline instilled by parents and teachers, the former being the pillar.  Through that bonding, the child's confidence is heightened and she or he will be able to open up on so many issues. Unfortunately, we have become strangers to our children and that's why they find it easier to share their challenges with the teachers than their parents," she added. 

by  John Green