Education -- Your Kids Need You!

I've listened to my (oldest) sister, my father and several friends' complaints about the students in their classes and what they're facing today. So in their honor, I'm sharing a few thoughts. They may seem obvious, but you'd be surprised at how many people don't know or care to help their children.

If you want your kids to get a better education, please take more of an interest in the goings on at your kid's school. Find out what their teachers have to say about them. Help the teachers by finding out how your child is behaving in class and if it's disruptive, step up and discipline your child so they don't take time away from the other kids. Make sure they do their homework (one teacher had the parent ask, "What do you expect me to do about it?"). Find out if your kid's teacher is doing a good job and if so, support them to the administration. I've been hearing nightmare stories about school admins who are incredibly unsupportive of their teachers. Your putting in a good word for a good teacher could make the difference as to whether or not they get to keep their job. And a good teacher can make all the difference for your child and for the the future.