parenting & fear
school differences
parenting & success
100

why do parents worry so much?

they want to keep their kids safe.

100

which schools usually have more money: black or white schools?

white schools.

100

does what parents are/identity or what they do matter more for kids grades?

yes, such as education level, income, and stability. (this might help on 200)

200

what are parents more afraid of: guns or swimming pools?

guns.

200

what happens to the test gap between black and white kids when they start school?

the gap is almost gone. (scores are about the same when they start kindergarten but the difference grows later)

200

what is an example of what a good parent is?

education or income, etc.

300

which is actually more dangerous for kids: guns or swimming pools?

swimming pools.

300

what happens to the gap after a few years?

the gap gets bigger again.

300

does reading to your child every night make a big difference in test scores?

no.