Racism at Univ of Wisconsin

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Milagro said:
Is it a coincidence that ethnicities that have closer communities and stable family structures do better in educational terms?

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Absolutely not. Doesn't matter if you're white, black or green...if you've got a stable family you already have a leg up on those who do not. And when education is the great equalizer (and I firmly believe it is) there is strike one and two right off the bat. I feel so sorry for these kids as they pass through the system. It's hard to convince someone that putting effort into learning [insert favorite important mathematical concept here] is important to them when they're not sure if mom and dad are going to be together when they get home or if they don't know where they're staying the night or if they're going to have something to eat when they get there.
 
leaningright said:
Absolutely not. Doesn't matter if you're white, black or green...if you've got a stable family you already have a leg up on those who do not. And when education is the great equalizer (and I firmly believe it is) there is strike one and two right off the bat. I feel so sorry for these kids as they pass through the system. It's hard to convince someone that putting effort into learning [insert favorite important mathematical concept here] is important to them when they're not sure if mom and dad are going to be together when they get home or if they don't know where they're staying the night or if they're going to have something to eat when they get there.
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I know you speak from (much) experience
 
leaningright said:
Absolutely not. Doesn't matter if you're white, black or green...if you've got a stable family you already have a leg up on those who do not. And when education is the great equalizer (and I firmly believe it is) there is strike one and two right off the bat. I feel so sorry for these kids as they pass through the system. It's hard to convince someone that putting effort into learning [insert favorite important mathematical concept here] is important to them when they're not sure if mom and dad are going to be together when they get home or if they don't know where they're staying the night or if they're going to have something to eat when they get there.
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That is the major reason blacks have been left behind by other minorities. They used to have very strong communities and family structures but they have been rent asunder in the last 50 years or so. Illegitimacy rates in the black community are now running at over 70%.

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leaningright said:
Absolutely not. Doesn't matter if you're white, black or green...if you've got a stable family you already have a leg up on those who do not. And when education is the great equalizer (and I firmly believe it is) there is strike one and two right off the bat. I feel so sorry for these kids as they pass through the system. It's hard to convince someone that putting effort into learning [insert favorite important mathematical concept here] is important to them when they're not sure if mom and dad are going to be together when they get home or if they don't know where they're staying the night or if they're going to have something to eat when they get there.
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My daughter just turned six months. Other than the one role of a father being to keep your daughter off the pole I focus on making sure we provide a loving environment for her and that we read to her and do all the things we can to eventually allow her (hopefully) the opportunity to reach her potential later in life. I have no idea how her mom and I will ultimately do but man I do not want to see my baby girl growing up in some f'd up home environment. Just brutal for kids who have to go through that.
 
cawacko said:
My daughter just turned six months. Other than the one role of a father being to keep your daughter off the pole I focus on making sure we provide a loving environment for her and that we read to her and do all the things we can to eventually allow her (hopefully) the opportunity to reach her potential later in life. I have no idea how her mom and I will ultimately do but man I do not want to see my baby girl growing up in some f'd up home environment. Just brutal for kids who have to go through that.
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You read to her at six months??

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cawacko said:
Yeah, have been doing since she was born. I thought you were supposed to?
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Yeh from about one year old maybe. I started reading to my youngest son Josh when he was nearly two and by three he could read Wind in the Willows.

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cawacko said:
Yeah, have been doing since she was born. I thought you were supposed to?
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One does. Good job. Get them on the clam flats as soon as possible. Let them get used to the mud, crabs and such. A little over a year old, give them the float test. Take them out offshore and throw them in. If the swim, a keeper. If not, gotta get a new one. Good news is though in that situation, you can get a line over the side as there is some chum now in the water. Carry on.
 
cawacko said:
Yeah, have been doing since she was born. I thought you were supposed to?
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We've read to,our son since he was born. He's 13 getting ready to be 14. A gifted boy by all educational standards and tests. Old enough now that we read and discuss the Bible each night. Math and science are important but reading is key especially early on and IMO it is part of a nurturing home life.
 
cawacko said:
You haven't heard my voice. I wouldn't wish my singing on my worst enemy, let alone my daughter.
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you're wrong......make up a lullaby just for her....and sing it every night till she's old enough to tell you to shut up........she'll love you for it.....
 
I've loved raising my kids. Wish we could have had a few more. I would adopt again but my wife doesn't want to right now.
 
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