parents and principals as partners in creating a culture of learning

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offering him the security and love which he needs to enable him to
venture out into the world;
caring for his physical needs by providing sufficient wholesome
food, clothing and shelter and looking after his health; and
providing the best possible physical environment (e.g. a desk, light,
own room where possible, magazines, newspapers etc.).
2.27 A large number of principals (82 %) indicated that parents have not created
a responsible work ethic among their children. According to Van Wyk
(1996a:25-26) parents need to create a responsible work ethic among their
children by:
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supervising and exercising control over their activities at home so
that the child leads a balanced life;
supporting and amplifying the education provided by the school by
following-up and correcting the child's work, practising certain
skills and revising the work done at school; and
enriching the education provided by the school by creating
additional learning opportunities for the child and then
supplementing and extending such opportunities.
2.28 Only one-fifth of the principals admitted that parents have provided their
children with a safe and secure learning environment at home that is
conducive for creating a culture of learning. According to Oosthuizen
(1992:123) a child needs security and love to enable him to venture out into
the world. Children who are aware that their parents are interested in their