Joyce Murabu, the Managing Director of Sunrise Training College Thika, has called on parents to take a more active role in their children’s education, emphasizing the importance of parental involvement in laying a strong foundation for their prosperity.

Speaking during an engagement session, Murabu expressed concern that many parents become disengaged once their children join colleges or universities, assuming that they are now adults who no longer need close guidance.

“At Sunrise Training College, we have been exploring ways to help parents take a more active role in their children’s learning. This involvement helps to create and strengthen the bond between parents and their children,” she noted.

Murabu emphasized that the role of parents in education does not end at the school gate.

“Parents teach young children about the world when they are young, and this responsibility does not stop once children enter school. Parents have lost their rightful place in their children’s education, and many are confused about what they can do to reclaim it,” she said.

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She emphasized that parental influence should not end once a child enters the school gate.

“Parents teach their children about the world when they are young, and this responsibility does not stop once they join institutions of higher learning. Sadly, many parents have lost their rightful place in their children’s education, unsure of how to reclaim it,” she added.

Murabu pointed out that Sunrise Training College offers a wide range of courses aimed at providing practical skills, including Health Sciences, Fashion and Design, Engineering and Technology, Business Studies, and Hospitality, all of which align with the growing need for skilled professionals. “These courses offer not only academic knowledge but also hands-on training that equips students with the skills needed to thrive in their careers,” she noted.

She further urged parents to engage with their children’s educational journey through parent groups and school boards, advocating for a focus on fundamental values and truths that will guide their understanding of the world.

“Your children are extremely vulnerable in the early part of their lives and especially when they join universities and colleges, and your family’s relationship with schools and teachers is crucial. Your children are yours for life, and your role as a parent is supremely vital,” Murabu said.

She also pointed out that failure to follow up on children’s academic performance often leads to poor results noting that the children must be supported both mentally and financially for their academic excellent.

“Parents must support their children in school to help them excel. When there is no follow-up, children tend to relax, resulting in poor performance,” she cautioned.

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