I have always had a passion for understanding how children and families function. As I've watched the news and heard about another child harming someone else or being bullied by another child what their parents were doing or how they were reacting to this news. The questions kept forming as I thought about what their involvement was like in their child's life, school, extracurricular activities. I began watching shows and documentaries like "Beyond Scared Straight" I listened to what the parents said, what the children said about their parents, and their silent cries for attention. I realized at that moment that there was a lack of parental involvement in schools and I wanted to know how to change that. What could I do as an educator to increase this and maybe decrease the amount of "chaos" that happens in schools.
All this being said leads up to my topic about the effects of parent/family involvement in schools. I've worked at schools where families are extremely involved and behavior issues occur but nothing close to bringing weapons to school or threatening people. In hindsight I've been to schools that don't have parental involvement and that lack a sense of self control with children. I can't solely hold parents accountable for actions because I do believe it takes a village to raise a child and as educators we are part of that village, but I do feel like it has to start somewhere. At home, and then spread like a wildfire onto everyone else. I hope by doing this research that I can not only spread knowledge about this topic to others but also myself as I too am a parent and could benefit from being involved with my children's lives. I hope that as my peers I can have a guiding light on this path to learning and researching as well.
All this being said leads up to my topic about the effects of parent/family involvement in schools. I've worked at schools where families are extremely involved and behavior issues occur but nothing close to bringing weapons to school or threatening people. In hindsight I've been to schools that don't have parental involvement and that lack a sense of self control with children. I can't solely hold parents accountable for actions because I do believe it takes a village to raise a child and as educators we are part of that village, but I do feel like it has to start somewhere. At home, and then spread like a wildfire onto everyone else. I hope by doing this research that I can not only spread knowledge about this topic to others but also myself as I too am a parent and could benefit from being involved with my children's lives. I hope that as my peers I can have a guiding light on this path to learning and researching as well.
Hi Jazmine, the effects of parental involvement in schools on behaviors is a very good topic. I decided to do my simulation on the exact issue. I believe parental involvement has an effect on the behaviors of children in school. I want parents and other educators to understand the importance of involving parents in the classroom and at the school as a whole. I believe educators can also assist parents with the tools to help their child at home with his/or her academics. I would suggest looking at research that mention positive and negative effects from the parental involvement. Great topic!
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Hi Jazmine! Great Post!
DeleteI agree with you about the effects of parent/family involvement in schools is very important. I work in Washington DC inner-city public schools and I actually work with all grade levels and I am involved with many students who are sufferring many adversaries in their lives which place a huge effect on thier behavior throughout the school day. Many children are crying out for support, help, their family engagement backgrounds are either at a disadvantaged aspect; meaning they are being raised by grandparents, aunts/uncles or living in shelters or foster care. While some effects are overlooked health problems that have not been addressed, which is causing the aggressive behavior in school. I can attest to this personally. I also would like to research and find other avenues to help to support these children's other than medication and jail sells. My topic of simulation is "Social-emotional development of children and their families in the inner-cities." I am seeking how to foster healthier social-emotional support to children from disadvantaged families and cultural diversities.
One resource I found that may support your simulation topic was;
Parent Involvement in Head Start and Children’s Development: Indirect Effects Through Parenting
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4807601/
Thanks for sharing
Kris.
Jazmine, what a great blog entry. I share your sentiments too. My heart goes out to children and families that are hurting in one way or another. I whole heartily believe in parent partnerships in schools. It truly takes a village.
ReplyDeleteJazmine, you make me think of how it was for me as a single parent. I had two different children: One special needs girl and one overly confident boy. It worked out though because now I can use all of this experience to continue my research for years to come. Love your post.
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