Why Are Parents Good Teachers?

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ENGL11042B11 Essay January 18 2012 Why are parents good teachers? Like an old saying says” Mom and Dad know best!” well that person was right; they do know best. The best way someone can learn something quickly is with the aid of a parent. Parents are good teachers because they are very patient, understanding and easy to deal with. When dealing with their children parents aren’t easily annoyed. They stay with their children constantly behind them guiding them in the right direction. If the child is a bit slow then a lot of patience and attention is needed with the child. Also, parents aren’t easily annoyed because they are in fact teaching their own child. They feel a sense of need to teach their child and also feel a sense of satisfaction when they show their child how to do something. Finally, parents are also patient because they tend to be fond of their young. They see themselves in their children and want to help them strive in whatever way they can financial-wise and education-wise. Whatever the reason parents will always be tolerant of their young. Furthermore, parents are excellent teachers as they are very considerate. They know that a child doesn’t learn in a day. For example, if a child doesn’t know how to read you have to sit down with him and spend hours teaching him all the alphabets and how to combine them. Parents also know what it is like to be a child. They know that at times a child can be very stubborn to deal with especially if he is impatient to learn. Finally, they are understanding as children have it in their nature to only want to play. At that age they only want to play they don’t yet realize the importance of school and studying. No matter what mom and dad will always recognize that it will take a while to teach their young children and that they are best suited. Finally parents are the best
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