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Introduction
Parents, or adults who play a preponderant educational role in the
lives of children and young people, are ‘special people’.
When it comes to thinking about the future and making decisions,
children, even if they do not show it, are very attentive to support
and opinion of the parents, hoping that they listen to their dreams
and ideas, giving great importance to their reactions.
Given the influential role of parents in building their children's life
projects, the purpose of this brochure is to provide some suggestions
for more consistent and intentional action in their support in this area.
It is essential that parents follow their children’s school life by
regularly contacting teachers, school tutors, participating in meetings
and initiatives promoted by the school, being aware of the resources
and services available, namely, the work developed by the
psychologist. Collaborating with these professionals helps to boost
the necessary support, both at school and in the family.
Terminology used for the purpose of this publication:
The term ‘children’ is used regardless of gender;
The term ‘parents’ refers to parents, guardians, and parental custodians;
The terms although used in the masculine refer, indistinctly, to the feminine and masculine.
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