Effects of authoritative parenting on school achievement?
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If kids aren't held accountable at home, they suffer in school. Unless the home is a structured environment, much like the school, kids begin to associate school with a lack of freedom; they will rebel, lash out and shut down.
1119011
The public schools are doing exactly as the parents demand. The problem is NONE OF THE PARENTS GET INVOLVED! I tried to revive the Home-School Association at my daughters school. Out of 700 students Home school never had more than 5 parents show up EVER! The teachers have their share of blame, but us parents must also stand up and take our responsibility as well! If a school of 700 students had half the parents interseted enough to show up to Home-School every month Alot more would be accomplished. The teachers are with your child 30 hours a week --- the parents are with the child much more than that. The teachers are appathetice because the parents are lethargic.
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I have a daughter 17 which came to live with me last year. Her grades suffered for the last semester of the year. We sat down and talked and I started let her live more as a young adult rather than a child and the grades have improved. She still had guidelines but were alot less stringent. Allowing a child to grow a little bit helps alot. I was guilty of not wanting my kids to grow up and I was the problem which I realized. I have bit the ole tongue and let her fall a few times but it has helped her grow more.\n  I also have a son who is 12 diagnosed with ADHD(5yrs) I have spent time at the school sharing information with the school on some of the do's and dont's of a ADHD child. Some teachers listen but some are still blind to ADHD. I have encouraged that the teachers become more aware of ADHD and ADD. But what can we expect because our teachers who are molding the grown ups of tomorrow are not paid enough. Educators which care move on to higher paying jobs so that they can support their families and not have to deal with parents who send their kids to school for  baby sitting.\n  We as parents have to be more involved in our school system with support as well discipline.
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Teenage pregnancies have become a public health issue because of their observed negative effects on perinatal outcomes and long-term morbidity. The association of young maternal age and long-term morbidity is usually confounded, however, by the high prevalence of poverty, low level of education, and single marital status among teenage mothers. The authors assess the independent effect of teenage pregnancy on educational disabilities and educational problems in a total population of children who entered kindergarten in Florida in 1992–1994 and investigate how controlling for potentially confounding factors affects the relation between teenage pregnancies and poor outcome. When no other factors are taken into account, children of teenage mothers have significantly higher odds of placement in certain special education classes and significantly higher occurrence of milder education problems, but when maternal education, marital status, poverty level, and race are controlled, the detrimental effects disappear and even some protective effects are observed. Hence, the increased risk for educational problems and disabilities among children of teenage mothers is attributed not to the effect of young age but to the confounding influences of associated sociodemographic factors. In contrast to teen age, older maternal age has an adverse effect on a child's educational outcome regardless of whether other factors are controlled for or not. \n\n\nchild development; education, special; logistic models; morbidity; pregnancy in adolescence; socioeconomic factors\n\n\nAbbreviations: EH, emotionally handicapped; EMH, educable mentally handicapped; IQ, intelligence quotient; LD, learning disabled; PI, physically impaired; PMH, profoundly mentally handicapped; TMH, trainable mentally handicapped
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Yes, I do believe the things that happen in schools do affect our children.  I also believe this is happening not only in public but also private and parochial schools.  Children are bound to pick things up in a social environment.  Look at us as adults.  We still follow some trends, we drive cars as status icons and we dress and act like our friends of the same economic levels.  Not all things children pick up in school are bad though, where else will they learn social skills and how to interact with their environment.  This allows them to make critical decisions about who they are and who they want to be.  It gives them so say in what is right and wrong rather than constantly being guided.  I think the key is to instill in the children what is right and wrong and establish good relationships w/ them so they will tell you if these social factors affecting  in inappropriate ways.  This way we can assist the child in choosing the right path in life.  In my experience those that came from the catholic schools "came out of their shells" in high school. Good luck
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I think the parents are the primary people responsible for raising the child. That being said, I do think that the "village", or people who affect the childs life definitely have a huge impact on how that child turns out, whether it's for the better or worse. People in general never realize the effect they have on others muchless a child and should do all they can to ensure the best outcome possible. \n\nI have helped many of my kids' friends out of sticky situations. Childen don't always go to their parents, especially since they're notorious for thinking if they tell their parents something they don't want to hear they'll be in trouble. Also, not being a family member and just being one of the "villagers" means you can talk to them in a way that family cant and that in itself can have a huge impact on their thoughts and actions.
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If you mean social influences affecting the perpetuation of the traditional nuclear family, then there would be negative effects.  Media representations of families support non-traditional family settings and rely on extended families and friendship kinships more often that a traditional family scape like those of the 50s and 60s.  We see more Will and Grace and Friends than Cosby and Family Ties.  I don't know if that is a reflection of society or if society is a reflection of the media's embrace of such situations.  At any rate, its up to the individual to decide whether or not that is a positive move.\n\nIn case you meant social learning in terms of child development and the conflicts which a young person may encounter concerning parental guidance and peer influence.  I've witnessed that be both positive and negative at work in my classroom.  I have seen kids that grew up on the street meet and learn things that will help them be more easily accepted into the world of middle class norms, and sadly I have seen those with everything in the world before them throw it all away by hooking up with drugs and alcohol, etc.\n\nIn short, social learning is important.  So is good decision making and that is what we should encourage, by consistently implementing consequences, both positive and negative.
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Although not a an educator, I can provide a prospective that should proove useful to you.  I'm a "military brat"  I was raised a child of a senior ranking member of the armed forces and we lived in several countries throughout the world.  It wasn't until I entered the tenth grade that I experienced american public school systems.  When I did, I found them to be a huge culture shock.\n\nThe thing that struck me the most was the absolute disregard for authority that American children had (and continue to have, unfortunately) for teachers, principals, ta's, let alone their peers or themselves.  Granted, I was in a much more restrictive environment in the DODDS system or the private school systems that I was privy to.  Depending on the country and/or the political situation, base that we were stationed at, we never knew what dignitaries family we were going to school with, so manners, and diplomacy was always a must.  To step out of line, was taken seriously and handled immediatley.  \n\nWhen I did eventually find myself in an American public school for the first time, I had a really difficult time adjusting.  It was worse than being thrust into any of the foreign countries we'd lived in.  I was not at all prepared socially.  I didn't dress like anyone, speak the lingo, I couldn't "blend" as one does as one can overseas.  My parents moved us to Inglewood, CA!  I recall comming home terrified, and telling my mother, "There are"black people there, real black people" .  She took me too the bathroom stood me in front of the mirror and made me look at myself.  \n\nIt's a bit crazy when I look back on it now, but I did eventually make friends and I did adjust over time.  I have unfortunately not found that American schools are that much better, however.  I now have children and would home school if I could.
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Usually, if the parents are decent people. Many children would be better off if they had no contact with either parent.\n\nIn societies where parenting is more an age-grade thing than actual biology, children have many parents, and are probably the best adjusted psychologically of any.
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First of all, way to go.  I'm a single parent of two and in school and I know how hard it is.  I find that time management is the most important as well as reading the material every chance you get.  I have a straight A average because I use the school's writing lab for all of my papers as well as having my friends read them and give me critical feedback.  This helps me get better grades and I make sure to always keep my eye on the goal.
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As a teacher in the public school system, I see a direct correlation between proper parental involvement and student success. By proper I mean genuine concern and taking personal responsibility for helping their child succeed. I think too many parents are overworked and stressed, not home often enough, or are too busy keeping up with hyperactive schedules to spend the energy it takes to invest in their child's education and teach proper behaviors and habits. Many parents are also trying to be their kid's friend instead of an authority figure. All too often the parents that rant the loudest about the public school system's failures are the ones who refuse to see their child's faults. They blame the school, teachers, administrators and the government for not doing enough or for picking on their kid. Yet, as teachers, there is only so much we can do. I can teach, tutor, follow IEPs, use every resources I can find or create, teach good study habits, use multiple approaches to the topics, call parents, meet with councilors, be highly qualified, try to leave no child behind, and create a positive and stimulating environment, yet I cannot make a child learn. Students, with the help their parents, must take on the responsibility. \nAll of that being said, they are good parents and good teachers that are working together to help children succeed. Just the same as there are those who could do much more. \n\nTo those who invest the time and energy into the education of children, be it their own or other's, Thank you very much. Keep up the good work.
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Nurture vs. Nature...\n\nBoth are factors that influence a human's behaviors.\n\nHereditarily speaking, genes influence things such as temperment & patience. It has to do with brain chemistry, adrenaline & other hormones that are released in the body.\n\nEnvironmentally, your parents are your best influence. Most people who abuse others learn by watching others do it. Tolerance is also learned from family members.
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No. It's your responsibilty as a parent.\nKeep up the good work!
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Sure men make good elementary school teachers.\nEveryone of those elementary school children not only have mothers but fathers as well and I'm sure they possess all the traits necessary to teach children of that age parenting is an everyday extension of the formal education and a reinforcement as well
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False!  The ability to parent effectively varies from individual-to-individual.  Furthermore, in today's world (i.e. where more women are engaged in careers) a great deal of parenting falls to the fathers.
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Parents are the most important.  They are definitely lax in disciplining their children today.  My neighbor negotiates with her 5 and 7 year olds over everything.  They don't listen to her at all and they have no chores or homework.  She says they just won't do it.  That's a sad excuse.  But then they can play video games and watch TV anytime they want.  This is poor development.  \n\nTeachers and counselors guide children to become well adjusted.  \n\nNeighbors and friends teach them by their example how to treat others.
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I think the more parents get involved, the better. However it would be a positive involvement like they shouldn't force their children or be strict with them about studies. I have finished my studies and I can remember that from the day one till my last day I used to tell each and everything about my school and studies to my both parents because they were never strict. In fact in my exams they used to say that I should not take exams as a matter of life and death and keep myself happy because happiness matters more than good grades. Even if I got bad grade they would say that its OK I can do better if future. They have always encouraged me