America wake up
Train Children Isn’t it time America. Can we assume this is the school responsibility. Every parents want their youth to succeed. A Child that has lack of support. Living in poverty usually give up hope. When we think of academic achievement here in the States one race come to mind is Asians. How do we align our self to succeed as these groups of immigrants? When will the time come for us to better educate our youth. Why is it a group of immigrants exceed in science than U.S. born children.
Train children
Like the Asian Nigerian are known to excel in the science fields. When African parent talk about their child their face glow with pride. As they tell the story about their boys & girls studying in schools across the U.S. The many scholarships they received including free tuition. Their children get accepted in prestigious schools all over the United states. Often what came to mind how are they excelling. What is the formula: The food they eat Jollof Chicken & Rice (myth), Family Impact, or Culture support. Nigerians in American surpass other minority groups in the states.
Train the kids
The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 made it easier for Africans to enter the U.S., but mostly as students or highly skilled professionals. Not through family sponsorships, Klineberg said.” The Act give preference to Asian & Nigerian. Many people see the Asian has smarter, family oriented and feels their children always advance . In some case this maybe true. Asian parents already familiar knowing the English language. They come to America with some form of formal education like the Nigerian. In Asia family consist of mother, father and grandparents support. There is always someone to mentor the child.
Time now to train children America need to wake up.
Africans place their family first like the Asian. The “clan unity” made up of father and mother. Grandparents make up extended families. Community support of elders who establish rules and guidelines. Using unconditional love. They train the youth early in life. Instill disciple and hard work. So that they will become successful. Most come from impoverish background. This does not deter them from that hungry to succeed. They instill pride in their young.
The children
They lives together in one room. Minimalistic life while they forge ahead with plans for a better life. The elders in the communities see to it and step in if parents are unavailable. They teach self-preservation. And continue to outperformed and surpass other minority groups here.
Time now to train children America need to wake up.
“Most Nigerian adult in America work several low paying jobs. Sometimes multiple to put themselves through college. In six years, Nigeria has had three MacArthur ‘Genius’ awardees! Not bad for a single country. I’ve included Chimamanda Adichie who does not really belong in this essay but the MacArthur Fellowship is an American foundation that gifts $500,000 “no strings attached” to worthy recipients.
Higher Learing
African or Asian become successful college bound because they instill values early. Education, learning skills in self-preservation and community support. These immigrants are able to over-look their own hardship. To become future doctors, scientist and pharmacist. They often gain entrance into various prestigious university in the united states. These two group raise their child to work hard and excell in school.
Children trained
By instilling these values These kids continue to climb the ladder. Large percentage of teens here in the United States comes from single parents homes.Isn’t it time USA wake up and look at ways how we can train the youth. How to be successful. All kid need proper education so they can become leaders.
I agree that parents should be involved in their childrens education and not just leave it up to the schools, but there are tons of very bright kids that grow up to be quite successful out there so I think that many parents are doing a good job — and there are plenty of uneducated youth in other countries so I don’t know how I feel about the comparison in general.
Alison, Thank you for comment . Yes I am aware there are children & parent that does a good job. Just focusing on these two group.
Many kids in the U.S. excel as well and have parents who support them and put family first. I’m not sure the comparisons really apply, it is too generalized. It is more an issue of government funding and curriculm.
Thank you for your comment.
Jollof rice is so good though. Your mention of it made me crave it. I think one difference is that Americans tend to take education for granted.
Glad you like it and you are correct. Some american take the education here for granted.
Yes it is always never too late for starting something good. And for kids it is never too late. I liked the post and it was beautifully written.
Lubna, Glad you like the post. Children need someone to care for them.
This is a powerful post that really speaks on the issues here in the US. Parents do need to start investing more time in their children’s education. It goes beyond what is taught in the classroom. I don’t feel that our current free educational system is where it should be. There are of course areas that do excel, but not across the entire US.
Taya, Glad you like it. Yes It is time we all come together.
Very good post. Young people will do what is expected of them. We should expect more from our children.
Debbie, we just have to expect the best and hope they will take our advise.
Great post. I do feel that parents should take a more active part in their child’s education. The current education system in the US is not where it should be. There are areas that excel better than others and I think this is because of the lack of funding for some of our schools. I have seen schools where they are getting new things while others are still using outdated technology.
Celeste, Yes the parents need to take more active role in the care of there child and also the community leaders. Just my personal views.