Re: Suggestions for working parents

Posted by working parent/teacher on 12/27/04

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On 12/21/04, Tan wrote:
> We are both working parents. I have a live-in Indonesian
> helper who could read Bahasa and very basic English. I
> have a 16 month old toddler. I feel horrible that I can't
> teach my daughter. Would like to know how other working
> parents eduacate their child at home. Thanks.


There's nothing wrong with your child learning Bahasa. Language is
language - what an opportunity for your child!

There's also nothing wrong with your daughter watching Sesame
Street - it's very educational and there are some educational tapes
out there well worth getting. And your housekeeper could learn
Englsh from watching them with your daughter!

Have your housekeeper play music and dance with your daughter.
Do you have time to read outloud to your daughter for 10 minutes
every night?

You have nothing to feel horrible about!

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• Suggestions for working parents, 12/21/04, by Tan.
• Re: Suggestions for working parents, 12/27/04, by working parent/teacher .