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Ambleside embraces a definition that also encompasses the proper cultivation of habits, relationships, and disciplines that lead to a fuller life. Parents who want their children to be <em>discipled<\/em> need teachers to care about how their children handle struggle, how they approach work, and how their children relate to God, themselves, and others.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen there&#8217;s a strong partnership between a teacher and parents, there&#8217;s trust,\u201d Romine says. \u201cThat teacher knows how to look above and beyond just a set of skills that need to be mastered, but rather from a character perspective.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Parents and teachers work together in building that character, both at home and in the classroom. Rather than shying away from weakness, they can address it together. Romine lays out what that can look like in practice.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>What Parents Can Do to Support Their Children\u2019s Growth<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Model Healthy Authority<\/h2>\n<p>Authority is a good and healthy structure. We all ultimately live under God\u2019s authority and sit under other leadership in one way or another throughout our lives. Parents who understand and demonstrate their authority in the home prepare their children to accept their teacher\u2019s authority in the classroom. Having a healthy relationship with authority is important, as is being able to rest in it peacefully.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Build Habits at Home<\/h2>\n<p>Habits shape character. Parents can reinforce habits of attention and orderliness by encouraging routines at home \u2014 ensuring homework is completed, helping children tidy up after meals, or setting consistent bedtimes. A classroom full of children who are trained in these habits consistently at school and at home is a classroom marked by peace and order, which creates a conducive atmosphere for learning and engagement.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Engage in Meaningful Conversations<\/h2>\n<p>Rather than focusing solely on to-do lists, we encourage parents to talk with their children about big ideas. Discussing books, history, or moral dilemmas helps children mature, make connections, and think for themselves. &#8220;Since the mind feeds on ideas, relating over the good, true, and beautiful as a family is one of the most important things we can do at home,&#8221; says Romine.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Set Boundaries on Screens<\/h2>\n<p>Establish firm limits around screen time. Modeling a healthy relationship with technology and setting parameters around its use in the home communicates that being present with one another matters.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Volunteer and Be Present<\/h2>\n<p>Parents who volunteer for school activities, like field studies or classroom Handwork sessions, get a close-up look at what their children are capable of. Not only does this support the school community, but it also provides parents with insight into the habits and culture of the classroom, which they can mirror at home.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Encourage Perseverance<\/h2>\n<p>Ambleside embraces the idea that struggle and delight go hand in hand. Parents can encourage their children to persist through challenges, from a difficult math problem to learning to crochet. Romine notes, &#8220;Real growth happens when we\u2019re outside our comfort zone. Children need to experience the satisfaction of working through something hard and succeeding.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>What Parents Should Avoid<\/h1>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Rescuing Children from Struggles<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most detrimental habits parents can develop is stepping in to relieve their child\u2019s discomfort too quickly. This robs children of the opportunity to build resilience and discover their own capabilities. When parents rescue children from every struggle, it sends the message that they can\u2019t handle challenges, which undermines their confidence.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Sowing Limiting Ideas<\/h2>\n<p>Casual comments like, &#8220;It\u2019s no wonder you struggle with this \u2014 I was never a math person,&#8221; can have a lasting negative effect on a child\u2019s mindset. Such statements can lead children to internalize limitations that might not exist. 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