What is expected of Parents?
Children need parental encouragement to get them started in 4-H and to keep them involved in the program in later years. Parents can help by: • Sharing – provide encouragement and take interest in 4-H projects and activities. Listen, look, and offer suggestions, but avoid the temptation to “take over” and do things. Children learn by their mistakes as well as successes. • Preparing – assist by helping children understand the value of doing projects, having duties in the club, and following through on responsibilities as expected by others. • Being there – Children gain more from 4-H by attending meetings regularly and getting involved in 4-H activities. Parents are welcome at meetings and are encouraged to stay and observe. Lend a hand whenever possible. However, remember that 4-H clubs are for kids. • Caring – arrange to participate whenever possible. Parents’ presence shows the child that what he or she is doing is very important.
Children need parental encouragement to get them started in 4-H and to keep them involved in the program in later years. Parents can help by: Sharing – provide encouragement and take an interest in 4-H projects and activities. Listen, look, and offer suggestions, but avoid the temptation to ‘take over’ and do things. Children learn by their mistakes as well as successes. Preparing – assist by helping children understand the value of doing projects, having duties in the club, and following through on responsibilities as expected by others. Being there – Youth gain more from 4-H by attending meetings regularly and getting involved in 4-H activities. Parents are welcome at meetings and are encouraged to stay, observe, and become volunteer leaders. However, remember that 4-H clubs are for the youth. Caring – arrange to participate whenever possible. Parents’ presence shows the child that what he or she is doing is very important.
