The word school comes from the Greek word skho · le ‘which means’ spare time’. But can also be interpreted using the free time to learning activities. Later the word was used to indicate where organized learning activities. Indeed in the early learning activities in a specific place like this can only be enjoyed by the rich in Greece. Similarly, in ancient days in other countries, learning activities in school can only be enjoyed by the elite alone.

At present, education in schools has to be enjoyed by various groups and classes. Established schools to be places or educational facilities for children. Various curriculum was also developed for schools to help children have a good way of learning and quality. For most people, they can get a general education in the school with ease. Which includes public education is basic education and secondary education. Various levels of education in various schools in Indonesia, namely:

*Early Childhood Education (early childhood)
Early childhood education or early childhood is the earliest levels of education. This education is not compulsory a child, since parents also have full ability to do so. At this stage, the child will be fostered in order to be ready to enter public education. Therefore, at this stage more emphasis to stimulate the child’s mind and physical development of a child.
o Age: 0 – 6 years
o Example: Group play (play group) and kindergarten (TK)

*Basic Education
Primary education is compulsory education of a child for 9 years. Education is the beginning of a child’s education because the train a child to read well, numeracy skills and thinking. Basic education of a child preparing to enter secondary education. Primary education is generally divided into 2 stages, namely the first 6 years in grades 1 through 6. Then followed the next stage in the class 7 to 9 for 3 years.
o Age: from 7 years of age
o Examples of the first stage of basic education (6 years): Elementary School (SD), Madrasah Ibtidaiyah (MI)
o Examples of the second stage of basic education (3 years): Junior Secondary School (SMP), Madrasah Tsanawiyah (MT)

*Secondary Education
Secondary education is a continuation of basic education. Secondary education was held for 3 years. Several types of secondary education has also been preparing a person has certain skills to be prepared directly into employment.
o Example: High School (High School), Madrasah Aliyah (MA)
o Examples of vocational school: Vocational High School (SMK), Madrasah Aliyah Vocational

*Higher Education
Higher education is a continuation of secondary education. Higher education is no longer held at the school but in college.
o Example: Academy, Polytechnic, College, Institute, University of

Education key to good

The school has provided a series of materials to educate a child to adulthood, including his own development. However, responsibility for education is not solely the responsibility of the school. The key to good education is the involvement of adults are parents caring. If the parents are directly involved in the education of children in school, the child’s achievement will increase. Each student achievement and successfully completing his education with good results always have parents who are always being supportive. What can be done by parents for their children after they enter school education? Here are some things that need to be done by parents to their children can excel in school.

*Support The Parents
Parents should pay attention to their children and instill the values and goals of their education. They also sought to know their child’s development at school. The trick is to visit the school to see the situation and environment education in schools. Interested in school activities will directly affect your child’s education.

*Cooperation with Teachers
Typically arise when serious problems, then some parents to contact teachers of their children. Instead, parents need to know the teachers at the school and have a good relationship with them. Communicate with the teacher for your child’s development. Teachers also need to be told that you look at your child’s education is important in schools as part of his life. This will make teachers more attention to your child. Attend a meeting of parents and teachers organized by the school. At this meeting, you have the opportunity to know your child’s academic achievement and the development of your child at school.

If a teacher says something bad about your child, listen to the teacher with respect, and find out what he was saying. You also can ask the teachers at the school on achievement, attitudes, and presence of children in school. If a child is often two-faced, then the explanation from the teacher may reveal things that are hidden when the child behaved in the house.

*Make time for children
Always provide enough time for your child. If the child home from school, they are generally quite stressed with the burden of homework, tests, or other problems. It’s ideal if parents like a mother at home when the kids at home. A child will be happy to tell when he came home from school as he took out all the complaints and the burden to parents. It may be that they started telling his friends that bad that began offering cigarettes and drugs. You can immediately respond to that if you make time for your children.

*Supervise learning activities at home
Show you are interested in your child’s education. Make sure your kids are doing homework (PR) them. Require you to learn something with your kids. Together Membacalah them. Do not forget to schedule time each day to check your child’s homework. Control of time watching TV, the Internet and play games from your kids.

*Teach responsibility
Schools generally will give a lot of work to prepare children at home and at school. Are they doing the tasks correctly and well? A child can be responsible for their tasks at school if you have taught them to work responsibilities at home. Try to start giving your child’s routine chores such as cleaning every day own bed according to specific schedules. Training at home as it would require much effort on your part because it needs to be watched. But it will teach your child a sense of responsibility they need to succeed in school and later in life.

*Discipline
Run discipline firmly but lovingly. If you always to the wishes of the child, then they will become spoiled and irresponsible. Another problem can arise if you pamper your child like teen sex, drugs, poor performance, and other problems.

*Health
Keep your child’s health for learning achievement is not disturbed. Create enough sleep schedule for your child. The children are exhausted can not learn well. Then avoid foods like junk food, because in addition to causing problems of obesity, also bring a bad effect on its ability to concentrate.

*So best friend
Be the best friend for your child. Take the time to share things with them. A child needs all the friends who cooked he could find.

As a parent, you can avoid many problems and concerns for your child’s education by recalling that a successful partnership is built on good communication. Good cooperation with educators in schools can also help protect your child.