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Why Learners Need Their Parents’ Guidance for Distance Learning and Education
Learning is one of the most critical components in the ingredients needed to succeed. Whether it is lessons learnt (learned) in life by accident or by design; or it is intentional academic learning. However, there is no doubt about the role of parents in this process.
Something to think about:
Had your parents not brought you up the way they did, would you be interested in succeeding in your life? It is most unlikely, yes, probably not. Whether your parents encouraged you to study, or by whatever challenges they faced, could not afford to pay for your education, they still had some influence in your decisions that you have made throughout your life.
So my point is:
In every situation, a support structure is important. In my experience talking to many people from all walks of life, one of the most common comments or statements is the role that other people, mostly their parents, played in their lives, and ultimate success. I have spoken to very successful entrepreneurs, academics, corporate ladder climbers and street-smart business people; and this has resounded throughout my conversations with them.
So what has this got to do with e learning or online learning?
Once again, everything! Online, e-learning has revolutionized how learning is delivered to students. This method of education allows people from all corners of the globe, from different walks of life and with different educational experiences to be given the same benefits. Parents can also take time to study, in order to improve their own lives, thereby setting an example; and then also be able to understand the challenges faced by their children in the online education system. This approach ensures that parents, who always made sacrifices for their children’s education, can now play catch up, and do what they would have also liked to become. In this way, parents can never use their sacrifices for their kids as an excuse for not being successful in their own goals, dreams and careers.
The benefits of Distance Learning:
- It allows family to spend time together
- They can even study together
- Everyone gets to pursue their careers
- It is cheaper than traditional/conventional study methods
- It teaches discipline
- It provides flexibility
So online distance learning seems to carry the much-needed and highly sought-after solutions to many of life’s challenges and problems. Where access to money is a problem, distance learning is cheaper. Where access to transport facilities is a problem, distance learning comes to you. Where other infrastructural problems exist, online distance learning is delivered via cell phone, or via the internet.
So, no more excuses why families should not be more successful, more supportive and generally much happier.
No more excuses of why people cannot reach their goals in education, become more successful in their businesses and climb higher in their corporate jobs.
By Abraham Motsoane – Business Manager: Learning e-Varsity
Learning e-varsity is the service provider of choice in online learning and distance education in South Africa. We are true e learning specialists.
