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Show The Child At School With the opening of another school year, the problem of encouraging the child to make the most of the opportunities oppor-tunities which the school offers again presents itself. It is a problem in which parents as well as teachers should take a keen interest. Perhaps the most important objective to be sought is to awaken in the child a real desire for knowledge. It should be pointed out that it is possible to derive enjoyment from the pursuit of school studies if one approaches them with a genuine ambition to learn. The child should not be led to feel that going to school is an unpleasant duty. He should be impressed with the fact that it is a privilege to be appreciated and not only as a preparation for after life, as a means of present happiness and satisfaction as well. Some children appear to realize this without much urging, but others seem to be naturally averse to metal effort, and require patience handling in order to arouse their interest in school work Parents should not place the entire responsibility upon the teachers, but should cooperate with them, not only in insisting upon punctual attendance, but also in leading the child to adopt a proper attitude toward his studies. |