Empathy a solution for bad youth behavior

Sam Witthuhn:

It comes as no surprise that Madison school districts are suffering. Public schools throughout the city struggle with a severe lack of state funding that only adds to the lack of authority figures--fueling the ideology of students who just don't give a shit. And when you combine this lack of resources and educational programs with a student attitude that cares little about achievement, you get the perfect recipe for a continual decrease in graduation rates.

After all, students who fail to complete their homework or who show respect for their teachers can reasonably argue that if the state doesn't show its support for education through monetary aid, why should they be expected to put in the extra effort? And while this argument lacks concrete support, a recent rise in poor behavior among middle school and high school students shows that they lust for learning and respect for fellow classmates is plummeting.

To be honest, kids just don't care anymore.

Posted by Jim Zellmer at December 20, 2010 1:02 AM
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