Proposal

I've been thinking... and came up with a possible solution to some parenting concerns...

What if in order to receive government assistance such as WIC, Welfare and Section 8 housing, parents had to attend a "parenting class" prior to receiving assistance, would this ease some troubles in the schools?

Education is important, and a teacher can only go so far... It all starts in the home....Just a thought....I'd like to know your opinion on this... I am interested in possibly finding some grants to fund projects that will increase the chances for inner city children. Often the parenting lessons that are given at planned parenthood-are directed towards infancy(diapers, formula, all that jazz). But the baby grows quickly and some parents may not know that reading is to the child is the first step in the educational process or that brushing a toddler's teeth is essential to good health... the list goes on. I am sure there are many girls that would appreciate a program like this... and would like to raise their children the same as everyone else... just haven't got the money or the parenting skills... we can help,but by the time the child is in school it is too late... the education begins in the home and with the parents.