Series on Principles of Successful Parent Advocacy – Principle One – Knowledge and Research

I’ve had some interesting discussions lately with some “excellent parents”. They are parents who don’t accept a no. Some do it in a peaceful way, others have a puritanical flavor and some outperform most of us by becoming leaders in medical research in the field of their children’s disorder. This article is one of three… Continue reading Series on Principles of Successful Parent Advocacy – Principle One – Knowledge and Research

Education – the responsibility of parents

It would be foolish to think that our education system meets the requirements of every child who enters at the age of five or six and leaves after thirteen years. However, some parents actually believe that our schools are entirely responsible for their children’s education. Parents who think this may put their children at a… Continue reading Education – the responsibility of parents