Essay Contest
The impact of parenthood on our lives is immeasurable. Children often learn from their parent’s words of wisdom, as well as the lessons that are taught by example. Women Wonder Writers™ seeks to explore parenthood for all of its complexity through Our P’Art in Parenthood, and we warmly invite you to participate in our Our P’Art of Parenthood Essay Contest.
Deadline for submissions is 5pm November 9th. Winners will be announced at the Our P’Art of Parenthood Virtual Paint Night on November 21st.
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Are you attending the Our P’Art of Parenthood Virtual Paint Party? Competition entrants are encouraged to attend, and winners will be announced during the program.
Prompts & Categories
CATEGORY: 12 years & under
What does a Parent Mean to Me?
What does parenthood mean to you? Draw or paint a picture, write a poem, or spoken word piece. Submit any kind of artistic submission about someone you look up to, someone that cares for you, or maybe someone that inspires you.
CATEGORY: 13-17 years
The Meaning of Parenthood
What does parenthood mean to you? Some say parenthood is more than simply bringing another child into the world. Parenthood is the act of creating a generation of compassionate citizens who make the world a better place. Would you agree or disagree? Why?
Would you consider yourself a compassionate citizen? If you do, what do you think makes you a compassionate citizen? If you are not, why don’t you consider yourself one?
CATEGORY: 18-22 years
Parent Involvement
“At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a childs’ success is the positive involvement of parents.”
-Jane D. Hull
Was (is) your parent(s) involved in your education? If yes, please elaborate on what that involvement looked like and what it meant to you. Do you think that it has had an impact on your educational or career outcomes?
If parent involvement was absent from your education, do you believe that it would have made a difference in your success or educational outcomes? If yes, how did you overcome that absence? Were there other adults (whether it be a teacher, coach, caregiver, etc.) positively involved in your education? If yes, what did that support look like and what did it mean to you?
CATEGORY: Parents
Parent Involvement
Is parent engagement necessary for student success? Research shows that parent involvement in school and interests improves student achievement, reduces absenteeism, and teaches children the importance of education. Students with involved parents or other caregivers earn higher grades and test scores, have better social skills, and show improved behavior. Would you agree or disagree? Why?
What do you believe are ways that a parent should be involved in a student’s education in order for them to be successful?
Submit and Win!
Ready to submit your essay?
Fill out the form below to submit your essay. All essays must fulfill the following requirements:
- One essay entry per applicant
- 500 words or less
- Must be formatted, 12 pt. font, Times New Roman, double-spaced, 1-inch. margins
- Include your name, email, and contact phone number – youth also include your age, grade, and school
- File formats accepted are Word and PDF
Categories & Prompts
CATEGORY: 12 years & under
What does a Parent Mean to Me?
What does parenthood mean to you? Draw or paint a picture, write a poem, or spoken word piece. Submit any kind of artistic submission about someone you look up to, someone that cares for you, or maybe someone that inspires you.
CATEGORY: 13-17 years
The Meaning of Parenthood
What does parenthood mean to you? Some say parenthood is more than simply bringing another child into the world. Parenthood is the act of creating a generation of compassionate citizens who make the world a better place. Would you agree or disagree? Why?
Would you consider yourself a compassionate citizen? If you do, what do you think makes you a compassionate citizen? If you are not, why don’t you consider yourself one?
CATEGORY: 18-22 years
Parent Involvement
“At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a childs’ success is the positive involvement of parents.”
-Jane D. Hull
Was (is) your parent(s) involved in your education? If yes, please elaborate on what that involvement looked like and what it meant to you. Do you think that it has had an impact on your educational or career outcomes?
If parent involvement was absent from your education, do you believe that it would have made a difference in your success or educational outcomes? If yes, how did you overcome that absence? Were there other adults (whether it be a teacher, coach, caregiver, etc.) positively involved in your education? If yes, what did that support look like and what did it mean to you?
CATEGORY: Parents
Parent Involvement
Is parent engagement necessary for student success? Research shows that parent involvement in school and interests improves student achievement, reduces absenteeism, and teaches children the importance of education. Students with involved parents or other caregivers earn higher grades and test scores, have better social skills, and show improved behavior. Would you agree or disagree? Why?
What do you believe are ways that a parent should be involved in a student’s education in order for them to be successful?
Requirements
Eligibility
All essay submissions are welcome!
Award Categories
The top two essays will be selected for each category:
- 12 & Under Category,
- Teen Category: Ages 13-17,
- Young Adult Category: Ages 18-22,
- Parents Category: Parents or guardians of any age