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Mobilizing For Family And Schooling: Immigration And The Transnational

Carson Blair

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Published in The Power Of Community: Mobilizing For Family And Schooling (Immigration And The Transnational Experience Series)

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Immigration has become a global phenomenon, with people moving from one country to another in search of better economic opportunities, education, and healthcare. In the United States, immigrants make up a significant portion of the population, and their children are increasingly enrolling in public schools. However, immigrant families often face a number of challenges in supporting their children's education, including language barriers, poverty, and discrimination.

The Power of Community: Mobilizing for Family and Schooling (Immigration and the Transnational Experience Series)

by Concha Delgado-Gaitan

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Despite these challenges, immigrant families have developed a variety of strategies to mobilize their resources to support their children's education. These strategies include sending children to live with relatives in their home country, hiring tutors, and forming parent-teacher associations. In this article, we explore these strategies and their impact on the educational success of immigrant children.

Sending Children to Live with Relatives

One of the most common strategies used by immigrant families to support their children's education is to send them to live with relatives in their home country. This strategy is often used when parents are working long hours or when they are unable to provide their children with the support they need. Relatives in the home country can provide children with a stable home environment and help them with their schoolwork. They can also expose children to their native culture and language.

However, sending children to live with relatives can also have some negative consequences. Children may feel isolated from their parents and siblings, and they may have difficulty adjusting to a new school and culture. Additionally, children who are sent to live with relatives may be more likely to experience abuse or neglect.

Hiring Tutors

Another strategy used by immigrant families to support their children's education is to hire tutors. Tutors can provide children with extra help with their schoolwork, and they can also help children to improve their English language skills. Tutors can be found at schools, community centers, and online. However, hiring a tutor can be expensive, and it may not be feasible for all families.

Forming Parent-Teacher Associations

Parent-teacher associations (PTAs) are another important resource for immigrant families. PTAs can provide parents with information about their children's school and about resources that are available to help children succeed. PTAs can also help parents to get involved in their children's education and to advocate for their needs.

However, PTAs can be difficult for immigrant parents to join. Immigrant parents may not be aware of PTAs, or they may not feel comfortable attending meetings. Additionally, PTAs are often dominated by native-born parents, which can make it difficult for immigrant parents to feel welcome.

The mobilization of family and community resources is essential for the educational success of immigrant children. Immigrant families use a variety of strategies to support their children's education, including sending children to live with relatives, hiring tutors, and forming parent-teacher associations. These strategies can help children to overcome the challenges they face and to succeed in school. However, these strategies can also have some negative consequences, and it is important for families to carefully consider the risks and benefits before making a decision.

The Power of Community: Mobilizing for Family and Schooling (Immigration and the Transnational Experience Series)

by Concha Delgado-Gaitan

4.3 out of 5