Disempowering parents

By David Haldane

Sep 16, 2024 12:05 am

EXPAT EYE

Maybe I'd have felt differently before becoming a parent. As a kid myself, perhaps I would have welcomed the opportunity to do something behind my parents' backs, as children everywhere are wont to do.

Now that I have kids of my own, though, my attitude has changed. Which is why I was dismayed to learn that my birthplace, California, recently became the first US state legally prohibiting teachers and school administrators from disclosing critical information to the parents of their students.

Already have an active account? Log in here to continue reading.
Or
Subscribe to the Premium Subscription plan to access this subscriber-exclusive article.

EXPAT EYE

Related Articles

US, Asia Foundation launch P16.8M initiative for cyber security

Qatar: Blending past and present

Misbehaving airplanes

US Peace Corps hosts marine protection workshop in PH

'Somewhere in France' exhibition at Alliance Française de Manille

Japan grants $2.58M to strengthen peace, security in Bangsamoro

The Pope's anti-semitism