Being a parent* is hard work. Being a teacher is also hard work. Parents are primarily responsible for their children’s well being and education. Teachers are also responsible for their students’ well being and education. See the similarities? Teachers and parents want students to be happy and successful. They have the same goals and desire to help students learn better.
From this perspective, a low level of parent engagement in school simply does not make sense. In fact, studies have shown that parents’ increased involvement in their children’s school life drastically improves student performance. In addition, students are less likely to engage in risky behaviors such as smoking. Their parents’ guidance is still a crucial factor in their academic performance all the way up to college and beyond.
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