Our sad broken society needs fixing. We can’t fix the recession, we as individuals feel powerless in world politics but we can ride the storm and come out the other side, together.
We can also show the country how Brookhill Leys School Community looks after our children. The example you set your child is the one they will take forward in their lives.
You are the people who will determine Britain’s future, through your children and their values.
We need to make sure they don’t see violence, aggression, adult themes. They need to be allowed to have a positive opinion in life and celebrate their childhood, even if you weren’t able to do the same as a child.
The recession cannot be used as an excuse for what’s happening on the streets around the country. Many of us have teenagers who can’t find jobs and they feel frustrated and fed up. But if they have been brought up knowing what is right and wrong and with respect, they would not dream of rioting.
All parents should know where their children are late at night.
Recent research shows that the average time given to a child from their parent is 49 minutes a day. 49 minutes a day? That’s less than one episode of Eastenders and Emmerdale? What is more important? Finding out if Max and Tanya (Eastenders) are going to be found out, or some extra minutes with our children?
So what needs to change to ensure children some quality and proper attention? Well we can’t change the pressures we are under, it’s a recession and prices are rising all the time. So it’s about making sure our lifestyle and routines put children first. Make use of your time cleverly by making games out of housework; singing in the car; talking about your childs hobbies and interests; looking at old family photos; weeding the garden and more. We have 7 potato peelers in our house (0.29p each) and when our children were little they would sit with us and we would all peel the potatoes together and talk. They still do but complain more now, as teenagers do.
And most importantly. Tell them you love them, praise them and tell them they are wonderful.
A practical idea I challenge you to this week.
Check out my make a meal with your child challenge, here on my blog and have a go. Your children would love to be part of it and we will be having a display in school with your contributions first week back.
There is a £30 Tesco voucher for the winning picture or photo of your end result. But remember it has to be about spending time together, you and your children.
Enjoy
Remember you can always contact me on head@brookhillleysprimary.notts.sch.uk for advice and support. If I can’t help, I will find someone who can.
