should parents be/shouldn’t be informed by a university
when their sons and daughters do poorly academically
or behaviorly.
2007-12-04 03:48:57 · 15 answers · asked by zahara 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Absolutely, parents tend to know how to talk to their children, adult or not, to get to the root of the difficulty.
Oftentimes, kids get caught up in the newness of the college life, surroundings and friends. One must learn how to deal with this type of freedom and use it wisely. Most times studies suffer due to a lack of control on their own part. Here, the family should be aware of that situation before it becomes futile.
When the parent steps in, it reinforces that which is being discussed with the student and the faculty.
Welcome to the real world where you have to answer to someone higher up in the food chain than you.
Good luck and please study hard.
Rick
2007-12-04 04:07:28 · answer #1 · answered by ricrossfireclub 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the student is still a minor, maybe. If the student is 18 or older, no. College is supposed to be a time when the student develops maturity and learns how to take care of themselves. Granted, not all students will do this, but this is the time to make mistakes and learn from them. It should not be and is not the university's problem that the student is slacking off, especially if it is a big university. It is not their responsibility to inform the parents. The student should have to take that responsibility. They are adults now, it's time they are treated like them and have to pay the consequences of their actions. How else will students learn?
2007-12-04 11:55:59 · answer #2 · answered by beat_but_not_broken07 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well the law is they can't find out if the kid is over 18. but that just means that if you're a parent you can say to the kid:
I must see your grades or I will not pay for next semester.
so really it is handled between the student and the parents. because the student is over 18 that info is private. some colleges let the students sign something that says their parents can have access.
but really it's better for the parents to know, and it's better if they find out from the kid. parents should try to be close enough to know what's going on in school.
2007-12-04 11:52:51 · answer #3 · answered by Sufi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I beleive that they should especially if the parents are taking the finacial responsibility. Alot of parents take out these expensive loans and have to repay them. If they are aware of the activity of their child they should receive the same reportcard that the child does. This should be something handled when that parent signs up their child for the loan or pays the tuition Why shouldn't they be able to check on their investment.
2007-12-04 11:54:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they should tell the parents, because parents are...first of all... the ones who could really help their children when they are in a problem or in need...also parents should be informed so that they could keep track on what is happening to their children in school...it is either they could rejoice in their success...or comfort him in their failure...
I am sorry if this is not really a long essay...just add more of ur ideas to these things that I wrote...
2007-12-04 11:54:47 · answer #5 · answered by LyFiSabLiSs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
parents shouldn't be informed its just going to made the live of the child even harded and may make that student not try he/she hardest. let the student show there parents when he/she is ready
2007-12-04 11:53:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the student is an adult and has the right to privacy. Many students don't get parental help for college, live on their own or don't even talk to their parents.........
2007-12-04 11:53:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well that depends yes if they are the ones paying, if not and the child is over 18 they really need to respect the student as an adult
2007-12-04 11:52:56 · answer #8 · answered by karen w 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They should be especially if your parents are the one financing your studies. If you're performing, then they'd be proud of you and if you're doing the opposite, your parents need to support you and help you do better.
2007-12-04 12:50:55 · answer #9 · answered by naruto's wifey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i reallt think so because if these parents are paying all this money for their kids to go to college, then they should be informed that these kids are failing and not really using the resources.
2007-12-04 11:53:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋