Remember covering school books from your childhood? I do, and thankfully, my son still loves it. For years, he's eagerly asked me to handle his. In the early days, I involved him to teach the skill, as every good parent should.
That's the big question. Recently, I shared a Facebook photo of the books I covered for my teenager. Dozens of parents—mostly moms—responded that they do the same. But is it really so bad to take this task off their hands?
I tried teaching my son early on, but with little success. Now, we've found a perfect division: I cover the books, and he secures the corners with masking tape for extra durability. It's efficient and leads to meaningful conversations around the table.
This year, he asked again, sparking my usual doubts. Should I just do it? Insist he learns independently? Reintroduce the process? Let him manage school supplies entirely? Stick to our routine? Or handle it solo? I opted for the last.
For fun, I wrapped some in Sinterklaas paper 😉. He appreciated it, and his school friends raved about his 'funny mom.' Despite the hesitation, I'm glad I did it—it brings smiles to his teen face and keeps me on his mind daily at school.
Do you cover your kids' books, or make them do it themselves?
P.S. Short on time? Stretchable covers are a lifesaver—Hema has hilarious designs.
No internet search needed; years of practice (thanks, Dad!) made it second nature. If it's been a while, check the video below for a refresher.
P.S. My technique is streamlined from hands-on experience over the years 😉.
