A 12-year-old high school graduate's dad shares his top parenting advice: It 'can change their life'.

To help their children explore their interests, parents should listen to them and take necessary actions.

Suborno Bari, a 12-year-old from Lynbrook, New York, graduated from high school in June. The younger Bari, who is the son of Bari, is set to begin college in the fall at New York University, where he plans to study mathematics and physics as a commuter student.

Refath, Bari and Shaheda's 21-year-old son, graduated from college earlier this year and is now headed to Brown University to pursue a graduate degree in physics.

Discovering what your children like and love is crucial, says Bari to CNBC Make It. Once you identify their interests, you can serve their needs around those areas.

Suborno acknowledges his parents' role in fostering his intellectual curiosity, while Bari dismisses their contributions to their children's academic success.

Suborno claims that it's all his parents' work, despite their reluctance to admit it.

Advanced courses for a curious child

At six months old, Suborno began speaking. By the age of two, he had memorized the periodic table of elements. Realizing their son's advanced curiosity, Bari and his wife took every effort to keep him from getting bored.

At age 2, Suborno's dad, who had already earned a degree in political science and was pursuing a bachelor's in math and physics at Lehman College, took over teaching him math.

Bari, who teaches physics at Brooklyn Technical High School and is a doctoral candidate in physics at Columbia University, recalls that when he was four or five years old, the challenge was so overwhelming that he even gave up. He says, "Because I can only do so much."

I assumed the role of chauffeur rather than mentor, driving him to college classes and introducing him to his professors.

Suborno has been escorted by the Baris to various universities worldwide, including Brooklyn College and Mumbai University, where he gave a guest lecture in physics at the age of 7.

To ensure that Suborno had a relatively normal childhood, the Baris enrolled him in their local public school for kindergarten and worked to create a customized schedule that included both playtime with children his own age and time for advanced courses.

Suborno skipped two grades in one year, then went straight from 9th to 12th grade before graduating last month. His career goal is to become a teacher like his parents and share his passion for math and physics with others.

Parents showing interest boosts kids' self-esteem

Parents should not change their approach to supporting their children's interests just because most children do not memorize the period table at a young age, according to Bari.

"There are numerous ways to cater to their requirements," he states. "You don't have to opt for either math or physics."

Studies indicate that children excel academically when their parents are actively involved in their education. This can manifest in various forms, such as reading to them as young children or participating in school activities and volunteering as they grow older.

According to child psychologist Tovah Klein, spending quality time with your kids and expressing genuine interest in their hobbies conveys to them that their opinions and emotions are significant. For parents, raising accomplished children involves nurturing strong relationships and engaging in meaningful interactions, Klein emphasized.

Bari emphasizes that it's not necessary to have multiple degrees in a specific subject, such as math or physics, to be present and make an effort in supporting your child's passion for that subject.

""Having you sit next to them while they solve a math problem can inspire your child, potentially changing their life," he says."

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