SILVERMAN: Families should engage in their child’s education We’ve all heard of “helicopter parents” — parents who continually hover over their children, rescuing them at the first sign of struggle. I recall my child’s fourth-grade teacher instructing parents not to complete an assigned project. However, the picture-perfect replicas of world landmarks made it clear some families disregarded the teacher’s plea. Research shows that helping with homework is one of the least effective ways to ensure student success, and overzealous parenting can harm a child’s education, self-confidence and independence. Yet research also shows the benefits of family engagement in education. Students with engaged parents are more likely to have ... Continue reading... http://www.goshennews.com/opinion/s...cle_fc411c7e-a8e9-57c1-94b9-8c9c2473e659.html
