Guide for Parents: Understanding the HUMSS Strand and Supporting Your Children's Educational Journey

- October 31, 2023

Parents' cooperation plays a crucial role in shaping their sons and daughters path to success. Their active support and engagement is instrumental for their children to have a better academic performance which enables them to fulfill their dreams and aspirations. In order for parents to fulfill their duties and support their children in their own endeavors and aspirations they first need to understand what their children are taking and studying.

Here is a brief introduction:

Humanities and Social Science strand also known as HUMSS strand mainly focuses on human society, culture, and various social science subjects. This strand focuses on developing students' ability in reading, speaking, writing, and their overall confidence which helps students who are aspiring to become a part of society that deals with a lot of people. The core subjects consist of the study of various social sciences, humanities, writing, and communication which helps them understand our society, the people, and also develop their writing and communication skills. They can also develop skills which will be instrumental and helpful in their future endeavors, such as critical thinking, confidence, social consciousness, etc.

Possible Careers for HUMSS students:

Supporting and Understanding your Child’s Educational Journey

As a parent, it is a duty and a necessity to understand your child’s educational journey and choices as it will have an impact on your child’s overall experience in their academic path.

Here are some tips to help you support your child’s education journey:

1. Stay Informed - Always be informed about your child’s academic journey. Familiarize yourself in the HUMSS curriculum, attend parent-teachers meetings, and track your child’s progress in order for you to provide their necessary needs.

2. Provide Necessities - Provide your child with the necessary resources such as books, uniforms, documentaries related to their strand etc. which will help your child be more involved and curious.

3. Provide Guidance - Provide guidance to your child whenever they face academic and career challenges, be a foundation for them to lean on when they need help.

4. Provide Emotional Support - Studying can be stressful and draining for students. Provide a shoulder and an ear for them to take out their feelings. Encourage them that you believe in them because your words and actions are powerful for them.

Understanding the HUMSS strand and supporting your child’s academic journey is the duty of a parent. By respecting their choices, providing necessary support, and understanding their choice you can empower your child to be able to achieve great academic performances which will eventually be an opportunity for them to achieve their dreams, aspirations, and goals. The journey may cause hardships and challenges but with your support, your child can excel and be great at Humanities and Social Sciences Strand.

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