It’s the end of the school year for many across our nation. We will celebrate graduations for students as early as Pre-K all the way up to College. We also have the day of recognition amongst peers, awards day.
Awards day is a way to celebrate a students achievements and efforts. Sadly based upon many social posts that I’ve seen recently sometimes someone forgets or fails to also celebrate the students that missed benchmarks set by their schools standard of success even if they still put in the effort.
So, what should we do about it?
All parents should celebrate their childrens efforts in school no matter what. We know if our children have worked hard, studied, and tried to improve in school. If the school doesn’t have an award for them consider creating an award and present it to them at home or over dinner with family and friends.
Be your child’s biggest cheerleader.
We should be our child’s biggest cheerleader not their teacher. Yes, public recognition is nice, but in the real world people are not always nice. It sucks, I agree, but that’s why we have to make home a safe place.
I watched my daughter receive many awards at her school’s end of the year program, but if she didn’t get one I knew it was my responsibility to have something ready for her at home.
The great thing is that her teacher sent everyone home with at least one certificate during the ceremony. This was an applaud to those that worked really hard and succeeded and also to those that worked really hard, but still struggled. That small gesture can make a difference in how a child views their capabilities next school year.
Stop waiting.
Sometimes we have to do what we expect others to do or we will find ourselves waiting forever. What I’ve learned is that people get tired, forget, don’t care, and sometimes will never do the right thing towards our children.
Parents must take the lead first. Sometimes we have to turn bitterness into betterment.
How to be the change.
I’m always hoping for the best for my children and yours. Here are some suggestions on how you can be the change that you want to see in your child’s school.
- Suggest a change at the next PTA meeting.
- Write a letter or email to the school counselor or assistant principal.
- Volunteer to create new awards where you see the need to celebrate the “forgotten” students.
- Be kind and supportive when making the suggestion. Reserve your negative emotions so that your requests and ideas can be heard.
- Get other parents to help in a positive way, but not by rallying in anger and protest.
- Contact your local school board member.
Be encouraged momma’s! ❤️
