Most parents want to be their kids’ primary teachers

A new poll suggests while 70 per cent of parents see themselves as their children’s best teachers, few are taking advantage of normal household tasks to help them learn, Canadian Press reported.

In fact, the poll found only 19 per cent of parents “always” turned activities such as cooking and baking, doing laundry or paying bills, into teachable moments.

Margaret Eaton, president of ABC Life Literacy Canada, which commissioned the survey, urged parents to “take a look at the activities that you participate in with your families and see that there are inherent learning moments within those activities that you can engage with your child and enjoy.”