Last week I presented two parent literacy sessions. I always commend the parents that take the time to attend. Their presence demonstrates two things: they care for their children and they value literacy.
Two parents from last week stand out to me. One shared her own limited literacy skills and her frustrations with reading as a child (and to some extent now too). She chose to come to the literacy night because she wants to ensure that her daughter does not follow the same path or experience the same frustrations. Another parent shared her concern about her own pronunciations when speaking or reading to her children as she learns English.
When we are not confident in a language–written or spoken–there exists a level of vulnerability. I was inspired by the courage of these parents who are acknowledging and facing their vulnerabilities because they want the best for their children.
“Children are great imitators, so give them something great to imitate.” John Wooden