BY INDY MAEALASIA

OPPOSITION Leader Matthew Wale recently emphasized the crucial role that a child’s home environment plays in shaping their educational journey during a tok stori.

He stressed that home and family represent the first stage in a child’s education, asserting that “it is not in schools.”

Wale pointed out that if a child feels insecure in their own home due to family problems, school may become a place of escape rather than a place of learning.

He noted that students who receive emotional and spiritual support from their families often perform exceptionally well compared to their peers who have less support.

Wale reminded parents and extended families of the vital role they play in encouraging children to pursue their education.

He emphasized the importance of nurturing children who are eager and excited to learn.

“The kind of student we want to encourage is one who looks forward to going to the classroom—not because they are trying to escape family problems or are bored at home, but because they are eager to learn new things,” Wale said.

However, he also stressed the importance of having teachers who are innovative and capable of making lessons engaging.

“Students should look forward to going to school because teachers explain lessons in ways that are interesting and relatable,” he added.

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