So what’s a parent to do? Funding is an issue. Teaching the state’s huge immigrant population is an issue. The needs of special needs students are an issue. And no one has a really great answer. But as a parent, there is something that you can do. It’s a drastic measure that could impact the entire population of the Orange County Schools. But it’s not an easy fix. In fact, a lot of the Orange County Schools' families will have serious pains from making this move. But it’s that important. Parents of Orange County Schools- I challenge you to turn off your television during the school week.
Withdrawal Pains in the Orange County Schools
For the small percentage of you who are still reading, don’t throw the remote at your screen quite yet. I know what I’m suggesting is a scary lifestyle change that a lot of Orange County Schools won’t ever consider. But for the academic and future success of your children, hear me out.
Television drains energy. It doesn’t matter if your Orange County Schools students are seniors or kindergarteners. When they’re watching television they’re not: interacting with friends and family, getting exercise, fully attending to homework, or using their brains. When children watch television they: get inappropriate messages from shows and commercials, get into a habit of inactivity, eat more junk food, and tend to become grumpier and fussier. All of these factors are seen in poor test scores and behavior in the Orange County Schools.
How Less Television Can Help the Orange County Schools
Now I know that Governor Schwarzenegger isn’t about to pass any initiatives to help me rally Orange County Schools families to watch less television. In fact, you as the parent are the only person who can really make this significant change for your family. But why would you want to do this?
Are you busy? Really, really tired? Most Orange County Schools parents feel overwhelmed and exhausted at the end of the day. Television can be a relaxing escape. But think for a moment about how busy your family is already with homework, dinner, and activities at the end of the day. What if TV was no longer a factor? How would your family spend that time? Would Orange County Schools’ children get to bed earlier and get more sleep if they weren’t up so late watching television? Would you have to time to read to them more? Take a walk together? Play a card game?
If you really want to see an improvement in the Orange County Schools, I dare you to try this with your family for one month. No television on school days. Aren’t your children worth it?
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