• Understanding that academia is not everything: We as a society have been conditioned to believe that scoring high marks and acing exams is all there is to school life and childhood. But there’s no need to be ashamed if your child’s grades are not up to par; remember that he or she may be gifted in other ways. Discover your child’s passion and encourage them to follow their dreams even as you educate them about the ways of the world – they must make their own choices based on their future job prospects and stability of life.