|
Tractor Talk Discussion Board |
Re: OT or maybe not.
[ Expand ] [ View Replies ] [ Add a Reply ] [ Return to Forum ]
Posted by Eric Rylander on June 02, 2006 at 20:10:13 from (68.51.158.73):
In Reply to: OT or maybe not. posted by Animal on June 02, 2006 at 19:36:27:
My wife works in the assesment and accountability office of a large, urban school district in the southest US, in this district over 50% of the students qualify for free or reduced price lunch if that's an indicator of the economic circumstances. That being said, a lot of blame is placed on the school system for a student's short comings when what has been seen by my wife and proven through statistics and test results is this- Even in the poorest, worst family conditions, the involvement of the parent will make or break a student. When the parent is an uneducated dropout that does not value education the child does not stand much of a chance, but when the parent or guardian is vigilant, the child has a far greater chance of success. I must commend you for putting up with this kids shortcomings and trying to teach him a thing or two. Mentoring can do everything to aim a young person in the right direction!
Replies:
Home
| Forums
| Order Support
Today's Featured Article -
Memories of an IH Super A When I was ? up to 10, I worked on my Papaw's farm in Greeneville, TN every summer. As I grew older (7), it was the thrill of my day to ride or drive on the tractor. My Papaw had a 1954 IH Super A that he bought to replace a Cub. My Papaw raised "baccer" (tobacco) and corn with the Super A, but the fondest memory was of the sawmill. He owned a small sawmill for sawing "baccer" sticks. The Super A was the powerplant. When I was old enough (7 or 8), I would get up early and be dressed to
... [Read Article]
Latest Ad:
one 8n and one 9n tractor. totaly restored,pretty much everything is new. one 6ft blade good shape.
[More Ads]
Copyright © 1997-2026 Yesterday's Tractor Co.
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V. Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor HeadquartersWebsite Accessibility Policy |
|
