Mental health disorders in children often escape attention.<\/p>\n
Puteri Indonesia 2004, Artika Sari Devi, has emphasised that\ncharacter formation is a fundamental aspect that must be considered in\nchildren\u2019s education, going beyond mere academic achievement.<\/p>\n
According to her, strong collaboration between parents and schools is\nneeded to ensure children\u2019s growth and development proceed\nholistically.<\/p>\n
\u201cChildren learn not only to value themselves, but also to value\nothers. Empathy is a quality we look for,\u201d said Artika at the launch of\nthe new identity of Veritas Intercultural School (VIS), which coincided\nwith the commemoration of National Children\u2019s Day in Jakarta on Thursday\n(23 July).<\/p>\n
The star of the film Dia Bukan Ibu believes that the school\u2019s\ninvolvement in supporting each individual\u2019s development means parents no\nlonger simply \u201cdeposit\u201d their children at school.<\/p>\n
On the contrary, parents become an integral part of the educational\nprocess. She also encouraged schools to give children space to explore\ntheir potential according to their respective interests.<\/p>\n
Artika recounted a personal experience in which one of her children\nreceived full support from school while pursuing fencing, eventually\nbecoming an athlete, without having to neglect classroom learning\nobligations.<\/p>\n
\u201cChildren possess diverse intelligences. Not only academic, but also\nartistic, athletic, linguistic, and other fields. That is what we\nappreciate about the school,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
Facing the digital era, Artika acknowledged that parenting Generation\nAlpha presents its own challenges because they grow up alongside\ntechnology. She advised parents to act as good listeners while still\nsetting clear boundaries on the use of digital devices.<\/p>\n
Echoing this view, Head of Veritas Intercultural School, Lauren\nSarinah, stated that the function of schools has now evolved. Schools\nare tasked not only with delivering academic material, but also with\npreparing children to face life\u2019s realities through character\nstrengthening, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur hope is that we can work together with parents to help children\nsucceed, not only academically, but also in life,\u201d said Lauren.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/artika-sari-devi-stresses-character-building-and-parent-school-collaboration-1784893883", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }