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Families are the primary educators of their children because children look up to their parents for guidance and for knowledge. A teacher may teach a child a certain thing about school, but families teach their children about themselves and their lives. Children providers can talk with families about their children, encouraging them to share information that could benefit their child’s development. 3 Supporting families is important because they need help to raise their child when they are at work. They also need to stay informed about their child’s development and this helps them work out difficulties with their relationship with their child as well.