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Very interesting post, MandaLee.
posted by
TAPS.
on May 19, 2006 at 9:11 PM
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manda
Informative post. I especially like that you pointed out the correlation between language use and learning. I don't think we put enough emphasis in learning the English language.
Be well,
-smartdog
posted by
smartdog_670
on May 17, 2006 at 4:36 PM
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Around here, higher value is place on gaining employment by parents
so many immigrants drop out of school and work.
posted by
SuccessWarrior
on May 16, 2006 at 10:44 PM
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I would say this is only
true among certain immigrant groups. Asians and Europeans have parents who constantly push them their kids to be the best.
posted by
WritersBlok
on May 16, 2006 at 5:17 PM
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A-and-B,
They sure do, that's the problem. They don't study enough.
posted by
Amanda__
on May 16, 2006 at 2:22 PM
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The kids need to study hard outside school hours.
posted by
A-and-B
on May 16, 2006 at 2:14 PM
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Redwood,
I couldn't agree more. Thanks for visiting!
posted by
Amanda__
on May 16, 2006 at 7:48 AM
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good points
Immigration is a good thing if it can be used as a tool to promote a higher standard in education and other things. On the other hand, if immigrants create a common denominator of mediocrity, they are not doing themselve or anyone else a favor by being here
posted by
redwood
on May 16, 2006 at 7:44 AM
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Lilane,
Sad as that situation is, you are so right. To some, having too many children and living off the system is a normal, acceptable, way of life. It is no wonder immigrant children are behind in school.
posted by
Amanda__
on May 16, 2006 at 7:29 AM
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kids
In certain races, some of the parents dont care and dont force kids to attend classes or even go at all. To a lot of them its more important to stay home and help raise the younger kids as mom is busy having another one.
posted by
Lanetay
on May 16, 2006 at 7:16 AM
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