#parental-support

#parental-support

Gifted children ask questions about everything they see, even though their questions are often well beyond their chronological age. Their busyness and curiosity are overwhelmingly compelling.

I've been teaching for over 25 years, and I've noticed a HUGE change in parental support and student behaviors. And once upper administration began treating families as clients, there has been an increased focus on test scores, too. At this point, families are our customers. Education is no longer a privilege provided to children and families, but a business where the students and parents hold all the cards. We, as teachers, are left with no authority or support, higher demands, and children who know that all it takes is a call to Mom or Dad to get the teacher in trouble. Why would anyone want to work in this kind of environment?

My parents sacrificed a lot to ensure I had the best opportunity to pursue my sport and become a college athlete. They never missed a meet or a banquet—always cheering loudly from the stands.

Happy Pride to all my LGBTQ peeps. From my block to my schools to my cast and crews to my friends to my family... where ever you are or have been in my life I wish you all love and support. You can be a straight man and still love gay people.

"I thought it was far more interesting to show them in a domestic setting, alongside people in everyday clothes, than in the environment of a fantasy-themed event."

Ashton says now that his father's support literally "saved my life."

The original poster (OP) clarified that his son, who received the down payment help, has been diligently saving and was recently in need due to a competitive housing market.

Check in with them now to see how they are performing in their classes. If they are doing poorly, encourage them to find a tutor and go to their professor's office hours. I've seen many students be too embarrassed to tell their parents they are struggling only to end up with poor grades at the end of the semester.