10/15/2026
Hot topic and a hill I’m willing to die on!
I will never understand parents being completely SHOCKED that their child is failing or can barely read. How do you not know what’s going on academically with YOUR child?
As a parent, you should be actively involved in your child’s education. That means checking homework, monitoring grades, communicating with teachers, attending conferences, and actually KNOWING where your child stands academically.
How do you go an entire grading period without knowing your child is struggling in reading? Math? Missing assignments? Are you checking the parent portal? Are you asking questions? Are you sitting down and working with your child?
I’m not saying every parent has to be a teacher or that every child will excel academically. Some children genuinely struggle and need additional resources and support. But that’s exactly WHY parental involvement matters.
Teachers have an obligation to educate our children, but parents have a responsibility to reinforce that education at home.
You cannot completely check out of your child’s academic life and then act blindsided when the report card comes home!
We are raising children who will eventually have to function independently in the real world. Education matters. Your child’s teacher is part of the team, but parenting doesn’t stop at the school’s door.
Agree or disagree?👀
