The "problems" with our educational system

[El Blanco]

Is there anyway we can get a federal mandate to get parents to be involved with their kids' homework?

When I grew up, I was plopped down at the kitchen table next to an adult who made sure I was doing it. Every couple of weeks, my parents actually called my teacher, with out the scheduled conference, to see how things went. And they both worked full time and ran a small family bussiness.

They also made the older kids help the younger ones.

I don't get that feeling now. The people I've met and work with seem to think kids are a fashion accessory. They get off telling each other how liberated they are and how many different activites their kids are in.

While I do get what you saying, Kev, and think you do make good points, I think the problem doesn't lie in funding or goverement evaluations. It is in the home and the lack of personal responsibility I've perceived from parents.