Some trained teachers and therapists interact with your child mainly in group or school environments. Although these facilitators have the very best of intentions, often they must divide their attention between your child and other children. In many instances, test scores are used as more important indicators than the information and insights of the parents. Here at The Option Institute, we not only acknowledge parents as the child s most important resource, but seek to empower them to the child s advantage. Your knowledge, your love, your lifelong interest and caring can never be matched by anyone else.
Professionals do the best they can and, certainly, can provide meaningful assistance.
But you can do much, much more because of your unique position in your child s world. Some people question the premium the Kaufmans place on the value of the parent as a helpful and powerful participant in their child s life. Some challenge their championing the child as the teacher and guide through their own education. We focus on introducing a host of learning situations in which they can freely explore themselves and the various materials offered. We then trust and assist them as they expand their base of curiosity and involvement.