Instilling a love of education starts well before college. Years before your child can worry about finding the right website review (or writing a Paperial review of their own), you can get them excited about their education. From the earliest ages, what you do as a parent can mean the difference between a child that loves school and the one that loathes it. So, where do you start? These tips can get kids excited about hitting the books.

Take Them Shopping

Let's start with material goods. Taking your child shopping can, indeed, make them happy about heading off to school. Looking for school supplies together and letting your child pick everything needed up, gives them a feeling of control about what's coming. The idea that they have a say in what happens can make it easier to swallow the concept of education. More importantly, it also excites children, making it more likely that they'll genuinely enjoy going to school, rather than just putting up with it.

Read From the Beginning 

All scholars should be encouraged to read on a regular basis. But if you want to jump-start your child's education, then you should start reading to them long before they're capable of reading on their own. How soon should you start? Well, some mothers read to their fetuses in the womb. If you didn't begin prenatally, don't worry. Starting now is good enough to give them an advantage and an affinity for school. Make storytime a regular occurrence.

Teach Them to Research For Themselves

 No, we're not talking about reviews again (even though learning about an objective review, such as a Paperial review, is a great piece of knowledge). Instead, your child should learn how to find new information on their own. This can be through natural observation, reading in a book, or looking something up online. The ability to find the needed data on their own can be empowering and can make kids feel like they're in charge of their own education.

Give Rewards 

All humans are reward-motivated. We love to be rewarded for the things that we do and respond well when something is given in return. Children are no different. In fact, many seem to respond far more to rewards than adults. To keep your offspring interested in school, reward his/her achievements on a regular basis. This can be something big, such as winning a spelling bee, or something small, such as getting up on time without being pestered about it.

Participate

Children like to emulate their parents. They're programmed to act in the way that their mother and father do. If you aren’t interested in their learning, they won't either. By actively participating, you'll send a very clear message. You can participate through regular attendance of PTO meetings as well as by helping them with their homework. Reading books, such as mentioned above, is also a great way to show your child that you care about their education.

Prevent Burnout 

There comes a point in time when enough is enough. The pressure of school and the hard work can really wear on a child. Because of this, many experience burnout, making them not care about school. You have to prevent this if you want a child that loves to learn. Taking occasional “mental health days” could save you a lot longer further down the road. It's worth making the sacrifice at the time.

Having a child that loves education is something many parents strive for. It isn't always easy, though. But, with the right tricks and positive mindset, you can get your offspring hooked on learning.