7 Things Parents Need to Know about Educating Their Children
By: Boom San Agustin
A sales management consultant and entrepreneur
A keynote speaker and corporate trainer
A husband; married for 30 years
A father of 5 and grandfather of 3
My children’s first teacher
A role I continue with my grandchildren
7 Things Parents Need to Know about Educating Their Children
By: Boom San Agustin
Education is about moulding minds. It is not about ensuring careers.
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A failing grade does not make a failure.
Every failure brings your children one step closer to
success.
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Encourage your children to think critically. Teach them to ask the right questions.
3
Teachers are not your enemies. They are your collaborators.
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Don't pressure your children to study. Give them a reason to appreciate education.
5
There are eight intelligences. Don't stop them from pursuing theirs.
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Don't ask them what they want to be when they grow up.
Ask them what problems they want to solve.
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7 Things Parents Need to Know about Educating Their Children
By: Boom San Agustin