Should parents sit in on online Turkish lessons?

Short answer: at Roots & Talks, a parent stays in the same room throughout every lesson for ages 4–6; they do not need to appear on camera. For older children, agree the right support with your child and teacher. Keep children safe while giving them room to answer for themselves.

By age

Ages 4–6: Stay in the same room throughout every lesson: set up the connection, check sound and video, and settle your child if they're unsettled. Once they're comfortable, move to a corner of the room. Ages 7–12: Help with setup where needed. Adjust support to your child’s needs and the teacher’s advice, and remain within reach. Ages 13–17: Support teenagers’ privacy and independent participation while staying available for technical help and safety.

Supporting without answering for your child

• Give your child time to think and answer for themselves.
• When they make a mistake, leave room for the teacher’s support instead of answering for them.
• Discuss the amount of help with the teacher, based on your child’s needs.

How to support the lesson

• Before the lesson, set up a quiet space and working headphones.
• At the end, talk with the teacher for a minute or ask for a short note.
• After the lesson, ask your child what they did.
• If your child answers you in English rather than Turkish, that's fine; what matters is their interest in the lesson.

When to stay close

• In the first lessons and at transitions such as a change of teacher.
• When a very young child is losing focus.
• When the teacher has planned an activity with you (for example, a chat about family photos).

For other questions, visit our Parent Decision Centre.