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Re: OT or maybe not.
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Posted by Eric Rylander on June 02, 2006 at 20:10:13 from (68.51.158.73):
In Reply to: OT or maybe not. posted by Animal on June 02, 2006 at 19:36:27:
My wife works in the assesment and accountability office of a large, urban school district in the southest US, in this district over 50% of the students qualify for free or reduced price lunch if that's an indicator of the economic circumstances. That being said, a lot of blame is placed on the school system for a student's short comings when what has been seen by my wife and proven through statistics and test results is this- Even in the poorest, worst family conditions, the involvement of the parent will make or break a student. When the parent is an uneducated dropout that does not value education the child does not stand much of a chance, but when the parent or guardian is vigilant, the child has a far greater chance of success. I must commend you for putting up with this kids shortcomings and trying to teach him a thing or two. Mentoring can do everything to aim a young person in the right direction!
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