Introduction
The successful upbringing of children depends on quite a number of other important stakeholders apart from their families. These stakeholders may have a positive or negative effect on the lives of children as they grow up. The people in the neighborhood play a significant role in shaping a child’s future. It is important to mention that teachers have a very special role compared to neighbors and families when it comes to raising children and taking care of their personal interests. Teachers spend a lot of time with students and should always be aware of the various challenges that students go through whether at home or school. Teachers should act as parents when students are under their care for them to notice whether a child is facing any problems from home or not. Teachers can only impact the lives of students in a great way if they give each student some personal attention. This course helps teachers to understand the various challenges that families face when raising children. Teachers play a very significant role in the life of a child that many people do not seem to appreciate. A teacher is always in a better position to notice whether a child has a problem or not.
Main Body
Different members of society encounter unique challenges that need some special attention. Volunteer agencies research the various difficulties that families face and have the responsibility of educating society according to their findings. Women and children are special groups that society needs to give some special attention to because of the many difficulties that they go through. Many people are ignorant of the fact that children and women face a lot of challenges compared to other groups of people. The world is very dynamic with a lot of happenings that make women and children very vulnerable to many dangers. The media has been very instrumental in highlighting some of these issues but the authorities concerned do not take the information seriously. Many families do not have access to basic needs such as food, shelter, and clothing. Consequently, children in such families can not even access basic education as a result of the many challenges that their families face.
This course should help people to be in a better position to identify the various issues affecting society and come up with appropriate solutions. The course is very important to those people who have never experienced the real challenges that families face. Aspiring teachers should take a keen interest in understanding family problems in order for them to have a successful teaching profession. Owning a school is a long-term career goal for many teachers and it important to note that understanding family issues is essential in realizing this goal. An experienced teacher should have the ability to identify family problems and come up with amicable solutions.
Conclusion
It is very important for aspiring teachers to learn fundamental family issues before coming up with big ideas. Every teacher should be aware of the various dangers that students and their families are likely to encounter and know where to find help in case of any problem. Teachers should not only be concerned about the welfare of their students, but also that of the students’ families. Teachers should be in touch with all the necessary agencies and authorities for them to make their work simple when dealing with issues affecting students. Field placements for teachers should make them be passionate about what they do by putting the interests of their students first.