Reply #3: Poverty and too little emphasis on and knowledge about what it means

[JDPriestly]

to be a good parent.

Where are the TV programs about good and bad parenting -- from the kids' and parents' perspectives.

A lot of poor parents are good parents, and their children thrive.

Being rich does not mean you are a good parent.

I know people whose parents were rich alcoholics. The kids suffered a lot, and have acted out their misery in their adult lives.

We need to talk more about good parenting and less about good teaching. You learn about character, about patience, about optimism and honesty at home. And those qualities are more important than how well you read.