Involved Families

It should come as no great revelation that families who are 'involved' with the learning of their children will likely make a difference in their students school success going forward. This has been true since the founding of this country. Supportive families make a difference.

There are a good number of parents and grandparents who support the idea of involvement but they aren't 'involved' in the learning of their children. Contrary to what many may think, it's not as if they don't care or don't want to be involved, they may simply not have the time if they are working two low paying jobs.

Not to excuse others who aren't involved but, these people feel people that, at the end of the line of education of their kids, there is no hope. They feel as though their children will come to the same fate as they are now living. As I said, I'm not excusing this belief nor do I subscribe to it but I acknowledge that I can understand why they feel this way.

Yes, as the University of Chicago research reveals, 'involved families' may a positive impact on a child's education. Coming to grips with the reality of why there are shortcomings among some is another more important element.

Dick