Parents have Power - True or False

What does your group do, Daria? How does it give parents more power? What parents is it directed at? What do they need to be given more power? What do you actually mean by "power"? Is that power over the schools or power to influence their own children in a more positive way?

Posted Sep 13, 2011

Yes - parents have power. Parents are one of the most important influences within their children's lives. Parents, along with school district and the community are crucial towards creating an enriching environment so that youngsters can thrive and grow into productive members of our society.

Parents certainly can influence the culture within their school districts. The first step is to get involved, join the PTA or PTO. Volunteer where ever you can within your child's classroom. Get creative - perhaps you can share your profession with the students, help with classroom supplies, help chair a committee, attend the open houses, attend parent-teacher conferences. Make contact with your child's teachers in a positive supportive manner. Definitely make contact when something is wrong - I'm just saying that teachers benefit from parent involvement and as parents you don't have to wait for a problem.

Posted Sep 13, 2011