As learning takes a big part of our lives, we consider the people who influence us in both academic and spiritual ways, known more simply as teachers, significant. The question is who. Who could be the kind of influential and caring one that best qualifies as the best teacher? The choice can be different for individual based on their experiences in life and how each one define the term “best”, but usually, it is an accepted view that parents are the most effective and helpful teachers.
Firstly, parents are family members who are usually more intimate and familiar than anyone else out there. Whenever learning takes place, parents can help understand a particular concept or moral in depth as they can use examples that the child can mostly empathize with. For example, when I was being told that “Honesty is the best policy”, I was given the example of my father when he was a young child. He told me his account about how he lied to his mother about his test score once and the consequence worsened in the long run. As a student undergoing a similar sequence of test-taking, I could deeply understand the meaning of what he taught me.
Secondly, it is an undoubted fact that parents care about their children more than any other kids. Therefore, there is a high possibility that the parents will take their children’s learning seriously and strive to try their best. If a student were confused with a math concept such as the sine law, the parents would try to give various example using different triangles and attempt to make their child master the theory. Unlike this dedicated teaching, teachers at school will find difficulty to care about the problem of every single student, and thus fail to let the students learn in great depth, but only superficially.
Lastly, parents, living together at home, are the closest source of information. Parents, experienced with life and society can be great mentors in lives. Whenever I have a question about how I should deal with various situations such as relationships, I prefer talking to my parents to asking people on the web or calling a professional counselor. As I do not have to wait for a reply, it is time efficient. Also, as there is no payment required, I find it economical.
Of course, situations may be different for people. Some parents might not be as knowledgeable or dedicated as others. However, there is still an abundant amount of evidence that proves parents to be the “best” teachers, and thus they are valued. They could potentially be the people who are most willing and enthusiastic to help their children full of queries and curiosity about life. So, the next time you struggle to develop yourself by learning, you might want to reach your hands for the people closest to you instead of using too much time calling acquaintances for recommended teachers and webbing for advices from strangers. |