Learning KUMON is not as easy as it may seem. Many parents, having previously experienced the benefits of KUMON, decide to enroll their children in the program. While the learning process can be filled with challenges and setbacks, they hope KUMON will help their children build critical thinking and independent problem-solving skills. For parents, helping their children understand the long-term benefits of KUMON can be difficult, as children often have their own thoughts and perspectives. With over 2,000 KUMON centers in North America, many parents face these same challenges. To unite more KUMON families and communities, KUMON North America officially launched "I Remember Kumon" to explore the children's sense of achievement and the tough learning process through the stories of KUMON students.

One of the contributors, Glenn, shared that his child is currently learning KUMON. Glenn, who himself learned KUMON as a child, frequently discusses KUMON learning with his own child. As both a father and a former KUMON student, Glenn understands that the goal of KUMON learning is to give children the ability and mindset for self-learning. As long as they persist, his child will become an independent learner with problem-solving abilities. Like other parents, Glenn wants the best education for his child, ensuring they are always ready for the ever-changing world. The benefit of self-learning is that it builds perseverance. Children can compete with each other and, more importantly, with themselves, building enough self-confidence to face challenges both inside and outside the classroom.

Therefore, Glenn shares three tips to help children self-learn at home:

1. Maintain Balance: Encourage children to become independent learners by helping them balance their homework and daily learning.
2. Remind Children to Use Their Existing Skills to Improve Their Learning State: When children encounter difficulties, remind them of the foundational knowledge and abilities they already possess. This can motivate and encourage them to maintain a positive attitude, face challenges, and surpass their own limits.
3. Praise: Don't just praise children for their achievements. Parents should also praise their children for their efforts because "effort" is just as important as "achievement."

By paying close attention to each child's learning process and maintaining appropriate communication and support, parents can help their children develop critical thinking skills, enjoy learning, and gradually become self-motivated learners who surpass their own potential.