Even before I got pregnant with Liam, I already told Alvin that when our child/children go to school, I want him to be involved with their schooling.
Working as a teacher, I knew and saw that most of the time, fathers just let the moms address their kids' concerns on schooling -- attending the PTC, programs, etc. and them just "financing" the schooling.
In two months' time, our eldest will already be going to the big school and I can say that I'm very thankful that my husband has been really involved.
The school principal mentioned that research shows that it's usually the father's perception and attitude on schooling and education that the kids look up to. So if they don't see their fathers involved, then chances are, they'd not be as interested and motivated with schooling.
When I told hubby about this and my idea that he reads to the kids instead of me reading stories at night, he was very much okay with it. This coming Monday, we will be attending the Parent Information evening and as I have requested, hubby will be going home early so we can both attend it. I want him to also know what the school his son is going to.
So far, hubby hasn't missed any of the kids' major school activities like Father's Day and Christmas Concerts. He goes out of his way to make sure that he will be there on these special days. I'm pretty sure our kids will always remember how their Papa has alloted time for them.
I am happy that hubby is one involved Papa. I am confident that he will continue to be one :)
