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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I feel sorry for the child because they have zero control over any of this. Most of my students fit this description (or part of it anyway). In my Title 1 school, parents struggle with just making a living so they don't have time, energy or interest to make sure their child is prepared for school. For some of them, just getting their kids to school on time is an accomplishment. Some of the parents are outwardly hostile to school, teachers, etc so that makes for an uncomfortable situation. I have students tell me their parents throw away their school papers, forms, homework because they don't think it is their job to do any of it at home. I still make attempts to contact parents because I have to but I know it won't do any good. They won't answer their phone or it's disconnected. I try to help the kids stay organized but it is hard to see a successful future for students who are late or absent all of the time. They don't think it's a big deal so I wonder how keeping a job will work when they are so used to not showing up or being late. We discuss the importance of being on time, being organized, etc but their daily lives go against all of this. I give these kids extra hugs and praise because they are dying for it. They are what keeps me here and keeps me going. Some of them won't hear a kind word all day until they come to school.[/quote]

This is so sad. They must need those hugs so much.  :( [/quote]

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