Yes, but after years working in a school, and more years seeing great parents turning out great kids, I come down squarely on the side that places the responsibility on the parents. Sorry that offends some, but that’s the way I see it—parents have the responsibility AND the ability...if they will take it.
Well I m a long retired teacher, and I can tell you that the great parents you are talking about represent about 10% of the school population. We are losing the other 90% because their parents don't step up, and neither do we.