A Child’s Support System

There are far too many students who don't have a proper support system in their life. They do not have someone to encourage and believe in them. This is very sad as it's not easy for a student to go through life this way. Think about if you didn't have a support system, how would you feel? It would be difficult, wouldn't it? Without any support, they can begin feeling defeated. This is horrible and demoralizing for students. Without a strong support system, they will struggle to believe in themselves.

This is a huge part of education that training rarely prepares an educator for. We always assume that a student receives the emotional support they need at home. Now, this is best and how it should be but sadly many families are dealing with issues that don't allow for that support. Issues such as financial problems and addiction can really affect a family and their ability to emotionally support one another.

It isn’t very fair for educators and schools to have to deal with. However, if we're going to help students overcome these problems they need our help. With this, in mind, we see how important it is for schools to have mentors and leadership programs. Programs that allow students to encounter people that can encourage and inspire them. In implementing such programs students get help without adding extra pressure on the teachers.