What I have learned about parents

What I have learned about parents is that most of the time the apple doesn't fall far from the tree! Some of the students that have the worst attitudes are the ones whose parents blame everyone else for their childs (and their own) shortcomings. These are the same parents who have the "us against them" mentality about teachers. They seem to give their children the idea that it is okay that they don't do well or try hard in school because it is the teachers fault if they fail. On that same token, the parents who are active in the community and are successful in their own lives seem to have children who are well rounded and really try . These parents seem to hold their children to a higher standard and the children seem to respond. They understand that there are consequences to their actions or lack of! I believe that the influence of the parents is so important!