With School

When fathers are involved in the lives of their kids, especially with their education, they learn more, perform better in school, and exhibit healthier behavior. Even when fathers do not share a home with their kids, their active involvement can have a lasting and positive impact.

Make contact with your child's school. Meet regularly with teachers and consider joining the parent teacher organization. One of the best ways to make sure your child values education is to show them that you care through your involvement. Don't just ask if their homework is done, ask what the assignment was, if it was difficult, and what did they learn. Ask open ended questions like "I know you're studying the weather this month, tell me what today's lesson was about." Talking about the school day on a regular basis can help your child open up about their strengths and struggles, both in the classroom and outside of it.

There are a lot of ways you can get involved with your kids and their education. This section provides some help in getting you started.