Don't Let Your Child Drop Out of School

Did you know that in many areas of our country that the High School dropout rates are over 50%? This is truly insane for a nation that is so wealthy, the wealthiest nation on Earth in fact and not by a little margin either. What are we doing wrong in our public schools or are the teachers unions right, is it really something that starts at home?

Well, this is a subject that should become a national discussion and it is really too bad that politicians talk about it but nothing ever gets changed. Worse, is the prospect that kids are misbehaving in class and teachers are helpless to do anything about it, lest they be sued or fired!

So, what can you do as a parent to insure that your child does not reach high school only to drop out of school? Well, about the best book I have read on this topic is:

"Helping You Child Succeed in the Public Schools; for Parents with Children from Kindergarten to High School" by Cheri Fuller; Focus on the Family Publishing, Colorado Springs, CO, 1993.

This is a book I would highly recommend that all parents read, so they understand the risks and their responsibilities. This is not an issue to take lightly. This book addresses nearly every question that a parent might ask about the school system. It discusses how best to work with your child's teachers, develop your child's thirst for knowledge and encourage them to excel in school at any level. It's up to you parents.


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