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Parental (over)involvement?

The term "helicopter parents" isn't new, but are teachers reaching a breaking point in dealing with, dare we say it, too much involvement on the part of some parents? (Hat tip: Eduwonk). Virginia schoolteacher Steven Rothman's commentary is well worth your read.

Let me be clear: The vast majority of parents with whom we deal are wonderful and supportive. However, a rapidly growing minority is having a real, negative impact on schools, and the teaching profession, by being too involved in their children's lives.

Full post as published by BoardBuzz: NSBA's Daily Weblog on May 19, 2008 (boomark / email).