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Discussion: H.R. 2343, The Education Begins at Home Act (7 comments ↓ | 10 wiki edits)
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OmegaWolf747
July 24, 2008, 5:53pm (report abuse)The last thing American families need is the federal government coming into their homes and telling them how to raise their children!
David G
July 24, 2008, 10:36pm (report abuse)Headstart is a volunteer program and is not a legal requirement. They are invited in.
Philpe F
July 25, 2008, 3:34pm (report abuse)Even though this is volunteer to begin with, such programs have a way of eventually becoming mandatory, especially if a family is receiving some sort of state or federal “assistance". This must be defeated!
Rick Dade
July 28, 2008, 8:04pm (report abuse)Why is this type of thing any of the Federal Governments concern? If they can't control family and kids their afraid they can't control. The government is meant to serve the people. Like protect our boarders fight wars. Make sure weights and measure are correct if problems with contracts are in question resolve the issue, punish real crimes murder rape. NOT TO POLICE THE THOUGHTS OF THE INECENT.
works with the public
August 7, 2008, 12:01pm (report abuse)there are always 2 sides, I don't trust the government much but having said that - I work in the low income housing industry and the statistics for education successare sad in that realm. If this program could be used to assist the success of those children it would be wonderful. We have computer labs for adult/school age residents and there is head start, but identifying issues earlier for infants/toddlers and unskilled parents could avert abuse and failure. It could be voluntary, that's all it needs to be is voluntary.
Richard
August 21, 2008, 12:01pm (report abuse)These state programs provide mothers with information on the health and well-being of their child, modeling, consulting and coaching in parenting practices and to recognize and seek help for issues related to health, developmental delays, and social, emotional, and behavioral skills.
While you and I neither want nor need parenting advice from an external agency (including but not limited to our mother-in-laws), trust me, these programs provide great benefit for poorer families. I don't know if you've experienced how poor people raise their children, but trust me, it isn't pretty.
The good news is that these programs are effective in helping the strength of the family and the health of the child--something liberals and conservatives can agree on. This according to a study published in the Official Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Jan Smith
September 13, 2008, 12:17am (report abuse)"these programs provide great benefit for poorer families"
You know, some of the biggest drunks and drug addicts I have ever seen (and I was a drug counselor) were people of financial means and politicians. It is hypocritical to target poor families when we need to clean up our government of poor parenting before they tell us what to do. This conveniently leaves people of power and wealth out of the equation. How about change it to be inclusive of all families and lets go into YOUR home and TAKE your children while you are at your high class club getting sauced and talking about how to "fix everyone else." They need to mind their own business. STOP PARENS PATRIAE NOW AND GIVE THE CONSTITUTION BACK TO THE PEOPLE