Do you believe that a child's parents play a role in their education ???
441352
I strongly believe that child's parents play a role in their education!! Parents effect children not only in education but in everything they do... If Parents are more alert and spend some time looking at the child's homework ,, the child knows that he has to study or he might be punished .. Also if children score good and parents are there to encourage ,, children will feel more encouraged.. my dad was always there for me in bad times and in good times... and I always did the best to please him.. I think children need attention just like we all do and they will certainly go on the right track.. We have to be there to solve their problems just like our parents were there!! These days children do their homework on computers and parent's role will keep them safe from the cyber world.
744092
Parental involvement.  Kids that drop out tend to have parents that think that education starts and ends with school.  Kids that stay in school have parents that are involved in their education.
959942
Yes. They brought me into this world, thought me values and invested in educating me. \n\nI try to make them proud in return. Turning a person from baby to college graduate is a pretty big personal achievement too!
247719
yes, Remember this. Is not who the parents are that countsa. Its who raises them correctly and nourishgly with love that counts. good luck and much wisdom
118639
It's an inverse relationship. \n\nNah.\n\nHelp is appreciated and a little can go a long way. Too much involvement and the parent ends up doing the work; the child does not learn independence.
680654
Actually I became a parent in my late 20's but I will give up anything and everything I want and sometimes what I need to give my children what they need and deserve.  I have also given up any and all extra time I used to have to myself to go back to school and further my education to be able to continue to give them the life they deserve and the education they deserve.  It's all part of being a parent, wouldn't trade it for the world and I wouldn't really consider it a sacrifice either. :)
996666
I would seek help from your administration. Perhaps a meeting with your administrator is needed. Usually, students follow their parents lead. \n\nMost importantly, don't take it personally. One bad apple shouldn't make you get down on yourself. You are so valuable to our children's future so please don't let it get you down.
924537
Heck no!\n\nParents aren't parenting well if that's the case.\n\nJust do the right thing and ignore the parents in this case.
529588
It can, and it does.  Parents are too busy multi-tasking to pay much mind to their children's behavior patterns--much less what they are doing in school.  These parents don't care until the child gets suspended, because then they don't have a built-in babysitter (school) any more.
114196
I think all parents early on should have a plan as to what their goals are as parents. In my opinion the two best things I can provide my children is good health and a good education. It kills me when people just expect the government to provide these things for them. What greater gift can you give a kid than at 18 to have options? \n\nI homeschool but I do not recommend that all people should. It works for us. I know lots of kids who have gotten an amazing education through public schools from teachers who loved their jobs and genuinely cared about the kids. The main difference in that the parents took an active role in their upbringing and provided a lot of supervision and support. It is not a teacher’s job to educate your child. They have them for 9 months and then pass them on. You are the consistent force in their education. \n\nI personally went to private school and received an amazing education. I felt like I had to reprogram some of my beliefs after high school. I totally had a superiority complex that I was smarter then public schooled kids. What a shocker when I got to college. I think it was partially my parents influence. I see this problem with homeschool kids as well. If you shelter kids to where they are always in the same peer group, you are doing your kids a great disservice. What happens when they are competing in the job market with people who are different then them? For that reason, I keep my kids involved in lots of different social groups. I heavily monitor them so I remain the number one force in their belief system. \n\nI don’t think the question in my mind is if homeschooling is better. I have seen kids that have gotten a lousy education because their parents never should have attempted homeschooling. I think the main issue is what influence a parent is in a child’s life. We should always put what is best for the kid in front of our motives. If I can maintain a relationship with my kids that they respect me so much they will do their best not to disappoint me then I have succeeded. If my kids feel I am the one they should turn to no matter how bad of situation they are in then I have succeeded.
393413
I truly believe that people attend school in order to get an education. Then, I know that they can learn. Only when one has a serious mind about ANYTHING, does it become successful. Home schooling has its place, but it is not for everyone. Then, some home schoolers, attend regular schooling part time, for gym and other activities. This can make a well rounded situation for the educated ones. All of this is a matter of conjecture. God Bless.
528097
What's wrong is primarily parents.  If parents believe (like mine did) that education is the key to future success, they will pay more attention to a). HOW their child is doing in school, b). WHAT their child is doing in school and c). what their child is doing OUT of school (TV, computer, too many activities i.e. sports, music, dance).\n\nIf more parents took a more active role in the education of their children, the kids would be challenged (if not by the schools, then by the parents) and the schools would be challenged (by the parents - as to why they aren't teaching their children what they need to know).\n\nAnd furthermore, parents have to stop viewing school as a free babysitting service and pay more respect to the teachers.  How can we expect a child to show respect for their teacher if their parent's don't?  If I got in trouble in school (bad grades, 'socialization problems'), I would have gotten it from my teacher and then from my parents when I got home.  Today, everything is the teacher's fault.  Bad grade on a test? how dare they fail my child!  Child can't read? don't hold 'em back or there'll be h*ll to pay from the parent.  Discipline problems?  The teacher just doesn't know how to handle MY child.  Parents need to recognize that GOOD teachers have their child's best interests at heart, just as the parent should.  If there's a dispute between the teacher and student, unless the teacher is BLATENTLY wrong, the parent needs to side WITH the teacher.\n\nI had my older son in public school until 1/2-way through 2nd grade.  He has truly blossomed in our homeschool environment.  Now finishing 5th grade, he is doing Algebra (8th grade curriculum), reading at a 12th grade level and is in the 90th %ile on ITBS.  My kindergarten son is independently reading 2nd grade-level books and has almost completed the first grade math book.\n\nThis, in my oh-so-humble opinion, shows what can happen when parents are more involved in their child's education.
162724
I was recently re-married and now have a 9-year-old son, so I'm clearly not an expert yet.  My husband and I have discussed this topic frequently since we are very concerned about our son's education/ future.  The conclusion we arrived at is that parents are the number one determinant of how well a student does in school.  We noticed that the difference between a good school and a poor school is the level of participation the school receives from the parents.  The public school our son is going to has almost 100% parent participation for open houses and teacher conferences.  The school district is also the highest rated school in our city and very highly rated in the country as well. They are rated high, mainly because the parents demand high performance. They basically teach the same content mandated by the state but they are producing a culture of learning above and beyond the state standard. So, by observation, we've concluded that the schools are not failing our students, the parents are really failing their children. Try shutting off the video games and TV in your house and hand your child a book to read.  You'll begin to see a change in your child overnight.  America is not responsible for it’s future as much as Americans are responsible. This applies to more than just school obviously, but what better place to start.
1134195
Parents are the core educators of their children so it is primarily their job to educate their children about moral issues. It is something that you assume as a parent as soon as you know that there is a child to be born. Some things in life are not a choice. This is one of them. It is mandatory as a parent that we teach our kids personal responsibilty, social awareness, care and respect for themselves, others and the world.
851624
I think it's vital that both parents and professionals work together, especially when SEN children are involved. By working together they'll be able to help the child develop further and share any achievements/concerns for one another to look out for.
10251
Yes!  Sex is a natural occurance for humans and I think the better educated the person then they can hopefully make better educated decisions.  \n\nI do believe though that parents should be aware that the class is going to be taught that way they can add their own information if wanted or keep their kids from the class for religious or personal reasons.
51102
I believe that parents get wrapped up in their jobs and trying to provide for their family.  They also, sometimes, get wrapped up in their own lives.  Im afraid that I know of too many families that parents are too wrapped up in their selves to even pay attention to their children.  I dont think its right.  Parents should spend quality time getting to know their children.