Although many students are reluctant to attend school or drop out early because of the stress, others are unenthusiastic because of the courses they are forced to take or the amount of money necessary for their education. For many students, a normal day in the months of August to June consists of a tedious cycle which repeats itself for an average minimum of 187 days every year. It would seem obvious that with little time to rest or recuperate during the long stretch of constant education, stress would be common and expected. Students spend approximately 7 hours a day in the classroom and then go home only to be required to do an average of 4 1/2 hours of homework each night. Adding into this 2 hours a day for clubs, sports,
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The beginning of the school year should be a time for reuniting with old friends and longing for the first sweet days of summer. Unfortunately, with school supplies today costing an average of over $100 each year, there are more pressing things to worry about in many households. As with August, the Science Fair is yet another time of distress. These months of intriguing inventions and scientific discoveries can also come with the heavy doubt on whether a household can afford for their child to participate. While most children are stressed over finishing their projects or choosing an idea that will not be rejected, others must tread delicately when asking about the money situation in their family. In his article for Teaching Tolerance, Jeff Sapp relieves many of his school experiences for the years that related to his family 's economic stature compared to the other children 's. The author of this article argues that school should be more aware that students are all in different positions. For example, while most students are able to have parents help with science fair projects, not all are. Even what are believed to be simple school projects or book reports can be strenuous on a particular family 's budget. Jeff is correct in the sense that schools need to be aware of its students situations and the financial implications of the projects that they make mandatory. It would be helpful for schools to have a small savings account set-aside to help students who are financially ill equipped in order to allow them to excel in their education as well as all the other students. Additionally, Eric Jensen discusses the implications of growing up in a poor family in, How Poverty Affects Behavior and Academic Performance. He states all the disadvantages of
The beginning of the school year should be a time for reuniting with old friends and longing for the first sweet days of summer. Unfortunately, with school supplies today costing an average of over $100 each year, there are more pressing things to worry about in many households. As with August, the Science Fair is yet another time of distress. These months of intriguing inventions and scientific discoveries can also come with the heavy doubt on whether a household can afford for their child to participate. While most children are stressed over finishing their projects or choosing an idea that will not be rejected, others must tread delicately when asking about the money situation in their family. In his article for Teaching Tolerance, Jeff Sapp relieves many of his school experiences for the years that related to his family 's economic stature compared to the other children 's. The author of this article argues that school should be more aware that students are all in different positions. For example, while most students are able to have parents help with science fair projects, not all are. Even what are believed to be simple school projects or book reports can be strenuous on a particular family 's budget. Jeff is correct in the sense that schools need to be aware of its students situations and the financial implications of the projects that they make mandatory. It would be helpful for schools to have a small savings account set-aside to help students who are financially ill equipped in order to allow them to excel in their education as well as all the other students. Additionally, Eric Jensen discusses the implications of growing up in a poor family in, How Poverty Affects Behavior and Academic Performance. He states all the disadvantages of