Parent Guide > If

by Rudyard Kipling 1910

Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.

This week in class, we’re reading "If" by Rudyard Kipling.

In "If," the speaker sets out a list of rules by which he thinks his son should live.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Friendship & Family, Growing Up, and Honor & Courage as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"What does it mean to be grown up?", "What does it mean to be brave?", and "What makes a family?"

Ways to support your child:

  • Ask your child about this poem at home:
    • What was "If" about?
    • What did you learn about Friendship & Family?
    • What did you learn about Growing Up?
    • What did you learn about Honor & Courage?
  • Watch "If" by Rudyard Kipling (Audio Recording) at home with your child.