I am not the only parent saying the Back To School Prayer. Within the last few years the increase in violence on school grounds have been too much. I don’t remember having my parents worry if I would come back home after leaving. It was understood I would have a long day, work hard, and then go home. Today parents like myself are doing what they can to make each moment count. No longer do we take for granted that our children will return. That breaks my heart. To all the parents who would have had children starting this school year, my heart goes out to you!!
Back to School and Teachers
Another aspect of our children going back to school is for their education. So many students fall through the crack that my prayer is that they will have the necessary tools to be successful. I pray that the teachers who are already underpaid are there for the right reason. So many teachers and no not all, are there for a check. It comes out in how they govern their classrooms daily. They are in neighborhoods they don’t believe in and they take away from those amazing teachers who give beyond their means to see that no student is left behind in school or life.
Let’s find a way to support the teachers. I know money can be tight but for those who can, bring in supplies several times through the year. Find a way to make it count. Support the teacher when it comes to homework even when they present that “new math.” Help your student to be able to respect their teachers even if they don’t agree with a decision being made.
Back to School Prayer
I pray that the students would be successful and make strides this year! I pray that all students no matter what they face will be successful. So many students who don’t have lunch money, no rides to school, having daycare issues for those who are parents trying their best to graduate, may they have the resources necessary to make it happen! May the teachers have supplies! May they have cooperative parents! May the administration be understanding and stop discriminating, power tripping and have the students in mind when they make decisions that will affect them! May the parents have the resources necessary to meet their student’s demands. May the parents have the patience to go back in time and remember math work it’s been a thousand years that they had to do so they can help their kids.
Back to School Things to Watch For
Get on your student (s) on board right from the beginning. This means making sure that they have enough sleep, good food to eat, and more. Support them in organizing and staying on top of assignments and due dates. These are skills that we all need during the school year. Be careful to be sure that you are encouraging them to show up as their best daily.
All of theses blessings and more I extend to all students, parents, administrators and teachers!!
