Daily Tips for Families

Today's Tip for Families

2026-03-11

Create a Gallery of Heroes

Every student will face challenges of one kind or another in school. When they do, it helps for them to have role models to look to for how to handle the situation.

Being a good role model for your child is important. But don’t stop there. Use pictures and stories of heroes to help your child learn about real people who have overcome great odds.

Start with your own family. Perhaps a relative's courage to persist in the face of obstacles improved life for family members. Perhaps your parents gave up a lot so you could get a good education. Tell your child the story, and talk about what happened because of these family members’ heroic behavior.

Then, look for pictures of other people who demonstrated strength of character. A picture of Anne Frank, who wrote a diary while her family hid from the Nazis, could lead to a talk about courage and compassion. A picture of Abraham Lincoln might lead to a talk about leadership in difficult circumstances. A picture of Martin Luther King, Jr. could lead to a discussion of non-violent ways to resolve conflicts.

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West Point Consolidated School District