Yes, I realize that it's childish to pass blame around, but at some point people need to be responsible for their reproductions. Seriously, you decided to have children and now must educate them. You can either be an awesome example or a conspicuous warning. Children learn by example. They imitate what they see and hear. They pay less attention to what is said. Don't take my word for it...pay attention to your offspring. What/who are they watching? What words do they use? What actions do they repeat? We are creatures of habit and it starts early. I could go on and on...
This was inspired by the regrettable announcements of several teachers who spent all day waiting to speak with parents (a practice that used to be done at night and was most likely altered due to an outcry of said parents) and having fewer than 5 actually show up. Now I attach this lack of commitment on the parents' part to the low test scores and lack of overall academic achievement on the students' parts. Seriously!!! When will change occur if we continue shoving minimal effort and expecting optimal performance. And yes, I continue to say "we" because this is "our" problem. I don't have any children, yet I understand the importance of a good FREE foundation. With the proper support from "the village," those children can withstand many of the pitfalls presented by society, overcome many "learning disabilities" and other labels, and reach their true potential.
But alas, my soapbox is battered and my words fall upon those who choose not to hear.
Our future is in our youth.
Our future is in our youth.
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