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Originally posted by Pornwolf
This is part of the problem.
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I don't think so. When people bust their ass to make good money, they expect their taxes to be used appropriately by giving their children good schools. Don't get me wrong, I do believe in equal opportunity, but giving equal opportunity to inner city schools is much more complicated.
You're assuming these thugs are going to change their lifestyle just because someone gives them a school book, looks them in the eye, and says "hey, you have choices". It isn't just the inner city that has kids that don't think they have choices, it's kids everywhere. It's sad really. Just last night I was talking to this girl, a senior at a small town high school, and for some reason we got talking about houses. She was absolutely convinced that she will never be able to afford a house. What's up with that? Shit, I could have bought a house my junior year. Where are the goals? Where are the expectations?
We can't expect teachers to take on the parenting role, it's the parents job. And all in all, the parents are the ones who really have an impact on their children. You think a thug is going to respect a teacher? I don't know from personal experience, but I'm willing to bet the answer is no.
We need to get the parents involved. No substitutes, no cheap teachers trying to take on the position, we need parents. I think it's fair to say that the majority of us here had pretty good parents, although there are probably a few who fought a couple extra battles to get to this board.
Ok, I need a damn break. But bottom line, if you have kids, please be a parent, they need you.