Social Problems Affecting Academic Achievement Essay

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These resources could include more social organizations that are run through the school and maybe even breaking down popular activities into smaller groups that offer a greater chance of individual recognition and social success. Some students who come from a single parent home are determined different from the "normal" ideal family structure. For those students that have both parents at home are not familiar with the aspects of only having one parent. It also leaves the children who only have one parent at home more susceptible to making bad choices. These choices include not doing homework, talking back to the teacher, and misbehaving inside the classroom.

Obesity is another social problem in the classroom. Obese children are twice as likely to be talked about as non-obese children. It is very uncomfortable for these individuals to attend school for various reasons. First, these individuals are uncomfortable with how they look. Second, they are talked about constantly on a daily basis. Third, they stand out among their peers.

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Children that are poverty stricken are at a great disadvantage. They tend to do poor in school and cause disruptive behavior in the classroom. However, this is not the case for all poverty stricken students. Some rise above expectations.
In conclusion, I believe that many students would become more academically successful if schools were able to provide more resources to their students. These resources could include more social organizations that are run through the school and maybe even breaking down popular activities into smaller groups that offer a greater chance of individual recognition and social success. I also think that students need more adults that they can trust and depend upon to guide them in directions that will make them better people now and forever. In conclusion many students could benefit from schools becoming a place of security and guidance. Schools should be able to provide a student with anything that they may need in order to lead a life that will allow them to focus solely on their academics.

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