Do you think a restaurant run by teenagers would be successful? You don’t have to speculate. McDonald’s is run almost entirely by teenagers, as is every other fast food outlet in Australia. My daughter is one of those people who work in a customer facing role.
It can be hard for kids to keep track of what they need to do in their practice session and to practice on a regular basis. This practice diary can make it easier for a child to remember what to do and also to work on a regular routine. Encourages independence and responsibility.
It is good to pause sometimes and remember that we are bringing up the leaders of tomorrow, the parents of tomorrow. High achievement does not have to be at the cost of care and consideration.
It is good to remember that success and being good at something is not an innate quality but something you work for.
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There is little literacy among and training of teachers in how to recognise bullying.
There are several things to consider when putting together before and after school routines for children, including your child’s age and personality. Something that works for the family down the road may not work for you.
Learning an instrument can be rewarding and challenging. Most kids at some stage will try out an instrument, even if just the humble recorder. Why would you want your child to play an instrument? I have collected some useful information here to help you decide.
Young people need to think about Medicare, Tax File Number, Banking, Centrelink and other support services to prepare for more independence and maybe moving out or away for education purposes.
The options available to you before the ATAR assessment process is completed and after are different. If you are in a situation where your ATAR does not get you into your preferred course, there are still several options open to you. Remember it is not where you start but where you finish that is important.
To define the difference between acceptable group formation and bullying is simple: if the dynamic is causing feelings of fear or inadequacy, it is bullying and should be dealt with.
The first truth of finding a school is that every child is different. A terrific school for one child can be absolute hell for another.
The triennial PISA study has been tracking school social environments for some years, recognising the connection between academic performance and student wellbeing.
