What should be done to fight illiteracy in America? Should parents be held accountable for their children not being able to read?
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Ronald(SWGATC) Well, I really don’t know what to say about this one, because I don’t know who is to blame for someone not knowing how to read this day and age. My son is learning how to read in school now but he gets lazy and doesn’t want to and I got to stay on him and make him do it because everyone needs to know how to read. I have spent hours at a time just sitting there on the couch beside him trying to teach him how to pronounce the word correctly. Anyhow, I think that the person that is illiterate, if they don’t have a learning deficiency, then they are the one to blame for being lazy and not trying.
Carlee(SWGTC) Illiteracy is very common these days. Not only because of the parents,but because of the school system. It is getting to be too many children in one class room. It is hard for them to learn, because they don't get the special attention they need to be productive. Also the parents don't spend enough time with their kids at home to help them learn. It's not that they don't wan't to help. Most of them have very time consuming jobs, so they hardly have time. My adivice would be to read to them before they even start school,and creat flash cards with words so they can become fimilar with words,and how they are pronounced.
Leona(SWGATC)There are many ways to prevent illiteracy in America. One way is for parents to monitor their children for their own safety and wellbeing. Children learn behavior from their family and people outside their home environment; therefore, they all need guidance to help mold their personalities. Education is a must in our society and is mandated by law. Whether or not our children stay in school it is totally up to the influence of their parents. Illiteracy can be avoided by ensuring your children get quality education. Occupying valuable time with constructive activities such as chores, sports, clubs, and church will keep them involved in positive things. Animals are another way to keep them positively focused as well as teaching them responsibility and nutriment. Collectively all these things will help resulting in the prevention of illiteracy in America.
Donna (SWGATC) I believe illiteracy is everyone’s fault. Children should be everyone’s responsibility. I know I sat down with my children and helped with homework but there are a lot of parents who can’t. I believe illiteracy should be mainly on the teachers. There is no reason why a teacher can’t see that a child can’t read. When they realize this, they should everything they can to help. I don’t think teachers are as good as were a long time ago and I don’t think they care as much as they used to. The come in a classroom and tell the kids what to do and expect it to be done. They don’t try to make it fun or interesting to get the kids attention. I think it’s just, sit down, shut up and let’s get the day over with. A lot of parents these days don’t know how to do the homework that is sent home. I think all work should be done in school so the teacher is there to help like she/he is suppose to do.
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Ronald(SWGATC)
Well, I really don’t know what to say about this one, because I don’t know who is to blame for someone not knowing how to read this day and age. My son is learning how to read in school now but he gets lazy and doesn’t want to and I got to stay on him and make him do it because everyone needs to know how to read. I have spent hours at a time just sitting there on the couch beside him trying to teach him how to pronounce the word correctly. Anyhow, I think that the person that is illiterate, if they don’t have a learning deficiency, then they are the one to blame for being lazy and not trying.
Carlee(SWGTC)
Illiteracy is very common these days. Not only because of the parents,but because of the school system. It is getting to be too many children in one class room. It is hard for them to learn, because they don't get the special attention they need to be productive. Also the parents don't spend enough time with their kids at home to help them learn. It's not that they don't wan't to help. Most of them have very time consuming jobs, so they hardly have time. My adivice would be to read to them before they even start school,and creat flash cards with words so they can become fimilar with words,and how they are pronounced.
Leona(SWGATC)There are many ways to prevent illiteracy in America. One way is for parents to monitor their children for their own safety and wellbeing. Children learn behavior from their family and people outside their home environment; therefore, they all need guidance to help mold their personalities. Education is a must in our society and is mandated by law. Whether or not our children stay in school it is totally up to the influence of their parents. Illiteracy can be avoided by ensuring your children get quality education. Occupying valuable time with constructive activities such as chores, sports, clubs, and church will keep them involved in positive things. Animals are another way to keep them positively focused as well as teaching them responsibility and nutriment. Collectively all these things will help resulting in the prevention of illiteracy in America.
Donna (SWGATC)
I believe illiteracy is everyone’s fault. Children should be everyone’s responsibility. I know I sat down with my children and helped with homework but there are a lot of parents who can’t. I believe illiteracy should be mainly on the teachers. There is no reason why a teacher can’t see that a child can’t read. When they realize this, they should everything they can to help. I don’t think teachers are as good as were a long time ago and I don’t think they care as much as they used to. The come in a classroom and tell the kids what to do and expect it to be done. They don’t try to make it fun or interesting to get the kids attention. I think it’s just, sit down, shut up and let’s get the day over with. A lot of parents these days don’t know how to do the homework that is sent home. I think all work should be done in school so the teacher is there to help like she/he is suppose to do.
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