Quote:Excuse me for jumping into the middle of all this but I think for the most part, the education available in this country is fine. If the student wants the public education it is available to them.

 

I think the problem mostly lies with parents setting expectations for their children. There are way too many "hands off/lets be best friends" parents these days.

 

I don't think it's fine. I think it needs to be raised at a higher standard. I do agree with your 2nd point in that part of the problem are the students/their families themselves.

 

IMO, the problems we have in our educational system is as much institutional as it is a societal problem. Without both sides doing their part, it will be tough to implement whatever changes are needed.

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