Students

In the Minneapolis Schools there is a brewing controversy around the number of black students who are expelled. There is an investigation going on to find out what is happening and I offer a possible reason. One of the many things that children should learn from their parents is respect for authority. In homes where the mother is alone and must work, often times two jobs, to support the family she often times is not able to handle the discipline problems that arise with children. When children do not learn respect for authority at home they do not respect teachers and this leads to problems in school. After they get through school the disrespect shown to law enforcement brings more trouble and leads to a disproportionate number of blacks in prison. It is most prevalent with boys as they need a father to teach them respect for authority. A mother can do this but not if she is worn out from working and trying to keep up a home. The problem not only manifests itself in the number of students expelled but also in test scores and graduation rates. The disintegration of the black family leads to poverty which leads to crime and drugs. It is only recently that this explanation can be made without the cry of prejudice. More jobs and better jobs will help solve this problem but better jobs means education and if you drop out you will be left out. Everyone does not have to go to college because the coming energy revolution will demand trades people who can work with their hands. There are plenty of tech colleges where students can learn plumbing, pipefitting, welding along with electricians and carpenters but they first have to get through high school.