Why I don't let my kids read their report cards (and I'm a teacher!)
3. It can affect their self-esteem.
I’m not trying to shield my children from failure. It is important for my children to understand when they are doing well in a subject, and also when they are struggling and need extra support. But more importantly, I want them to understand, so we can continue to nurture the successes but also address whatever issues may be causing them to struggle.
Parents and kids get very excited for report card day, and I get why, but report cards are just one piece of the puzzle that is the educational system. They are an important tool for communication between the school and home, but they are not the only tool—and not the one I feel is the best fit for my kids right now. In time, we will get there, and I’ll make sure my kids understand how to use the information in their report card for reflection and goal-setting.
, they can be fully responsible for their learning, and able to accept successes and failures for what they are: steps along the path of learning.
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