Retired Teacher’s Candid Message to Parents Goes Viral

Lisa Roberson, a retired teacher, sparked debate with a 2017 open letter published in The Augusta Chronicle. She argued that the real issue in education isn’t teachers, but parents. Roberson criticized parents for not teaching their children respect, manners, or even providing basic school supplies, which teachers often have to supply themselves. She also pointed out a lack of parental involvement, particularly in schools labeled as “failing,” and emphasized that until parents step up, the system won’t improve.

Her letter quickly went viral, with many agreeing, but others claiming the issue is more complex. The debate continues: Are parents truly to blame, or is it a broader systemic issue? What do you think?

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