Do I care?

Yesterday was parents info night for Baby’s class, where her teachers stay back after school, introduce themselves and talk about the curriculum for the new school year.

The only reason I go for the meeting is to ensure that my face is seen..cause I was told that the teachers note whose parents care to come for the meetings and the consensus among the parents is that if you care about your child’s future, you go for such meetings.

There were parents actually taking notes..about the syllabus, assignments etc.

That got me thinking. What exactly are my expectations when it comes to my children’s education?

Do I really care about the syllabus and worry that my kids are missing out on this journey of acquiring great knowledge?

I honestly don’t care. They go to school each morning, they learn a curriculum set by the government, which I know isn’t perfect. And honestly, half of what they learn in school is useless.

What I expect from the education they receive is that it gives them an opportunity to acquire ‘ some’  knowledge, get along with their friends and classmates, and follow rules…

I don’t fear that my children are missing out on their education..There will always be gaps in their knowledge..but they have a life time to learn..

And I sat there for one hour, while the teachers prattled on..and thought what I should cook for dinner etc etc.. Luckily I am no longer a student and didn’t have to worry if the teacher would ask me a question !

 

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