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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The thing that's always missing from these conversations (and here are SO many of them in lots of places) is the perspective of the people receiving these services. I mean, yeah, they're not here on DCUM, but are there academic or government studies and resources that actually delve into whether these families think the services benefit them, in what ways, what's unnecessary, what's needed most, etc? For the most part, it's human nature to want more free stuff. But there have to be insightful perspectives out there from the family side.[b] Perhaps even some who think it's not helping.[/quote][/b]

No. I think what the families I know would say is: here are all the other needs that aren't being met. Not that they don't need what they are currently receiving. Are you for real? [/quote]

Yes, I suppose you're right. I was thinking more of well-meaning bureaucrats driving changes with no input, but I ignored the fact that the changes are driven by visibly in need children. I wonder what the parents would say about why schools should parent their kids. Sob stories? Genuine belief that it's the school's role?[/quote]

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