Parents’ responsibility
Dear Sir,
It has been noticed that many Ideal Indian school students are not complying with the uniform dress code, wearing fancy shoes and tight jeans and sporting attention-grabbing hairstyles. Because of this, they are often asked to stand outside their classrooms. The blame for this should go to parents. They should know that children learn discipline from own families. Parents play a key role in the development of their children’s personality.
Parents should not allow children to wear “fancy” dresses to schools. They can do so when they buy their children’s clothes by choosing sensibly. Parents should give guidance to their children and help build their character, respecting the norms in society. Children are highly imitative and if some of them follow a flashy dressing style, the trend may catch on.
I request all parents and students to obey school rules and regulations strictly and follow the dress code. Classrooms and school campuses are places of education and should not be turned into arenas for showing off.
Abdul Gafoor V
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Changing with age
Dear Sir,
A common concern of parents is that their children should do good in studies and complete their professional courses.
But it is important for parents to know that children’s attitudes to study vary according to their age. Small children, in general, demonstrate a great desire to learn and have great curiosity. This is reflected in their endless questions to their parents and teachers.
Children aged 6-11 years crave for recognition, seeking good grades as a way to win praise and acclaim. At this stage, they tend to develop the many faculties that facilitate study, like memory, observation and logic. This age is very conducive to acquire positive habits.
But when they become adolescent, things change: intellectual curiosity decreases and they don’t worry too much in winning acceptance from parents and teachers. Their interests widen and academic studies get a low priority in many cases.
Another important change in adolescence is the way free time is put to use. Normally, the leisure time is an opportunity to cultivate one’s hobbies and make new friends. However, adolescents often make a bad use of it, reducing their reliance on parents and teachers. This age, for most of them, is a time to affirm themselves.
Parents, if they want their children to grow up into responsible adults with well-built personalities, should realise the difference in their children’s attitudes and behaviour as they age. This understanding will help them guide their children wisely and properly.
Arturo Ramo
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